Office Engineer
APTIM is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support supervision of construction services on New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) projects and related municipal/utility work. This role combines office engineering, traffic operations/Maintenance of Traffic (MOT/MPT), and field inspection, with extensive coordination among agency stakeholders and law enforcement for lane closure planning and safety.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and manage daily reports; perform quantity calculations; review/approve contractor estimates and pay applications; support closeout documentation and final inspections.
- Provide QA/QC for MOT/MPT designs; develop or review lane closures, detours (vehicular/pedestrian), and signing; coordinate constructability reviews and traffic staging for structures and roadway work.
- Interface daily with NJTA engineering/operations teams and the New Jersey State Police Construction Unit for lane closure approvals and safety compliance; facilitate reviews of contract documents and field conditions.
- Conduct day-to-day inspection of construction activities (structures/utilities), verify materials and hardware, and ensure adherence to plans/specs for civil/structural and utility installations.
- Participate in reviews of design contracts with emphasis on MOT/signing packages; support structural inspection assignments and construction project management tasks.
- Assist with Statements of Qualifications/EOIs and RFP technical content for NJTA programs and similar opportunities.
- Frequent on-site presence: ability to work nights/weekends as required for lane closures and traffic switches. Field work in varied weather and traffic conditions; ability to stand/walk for extended periods and climb structures as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (or related).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in traffic engineering, construction inspection/administration, or structural/bridge projects; significant NJTA program exposure strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MOT/MPT planning, lane closure design, detour and pedestrian routing, and QA/QC of traffic control plans.
- Strong documentation skills: daily reports, quantities, pay apps, and closeout packages (office engineer duties).
- Excellent coordination and communication skills with public agencies, consultants, contractors, and law enforcement stakeholders.
- OSHA 10-hour safety training and relevant FHWA/NHI courses in traffic operations/work zone safety.
- NICET Level II (at minimum), Level III preferred.
- Experience supporting structural inspection/design reviews and project management for bridges/culverts within NJTA programs.
- Utility coordination experience (e.g., bridge-supported water mains on major corridors) is beneficial.
About APTIM
APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provides these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.
Pay
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $115,000-$140,000 per year. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace with multiple metallic levels and carriers.
- Company paid and optional life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law).
- 401(k) plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP), with details depending on the business unit.