Office Engineer

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks experienced Office Engineers for projects throughout Southern California. This role involves supporting road and highway improvement projects with a hybrid work schedule, working closely with the construction management team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction change orders and supporting documentation, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.
• Log, review, track, and respond to Request for Information (RFIs) and submittals.
• Draft and manage project correspondence, including letters to contractors and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review monthly quantity sheets (Q-sheets) and assist with progress estimates.
• Attend and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Review and track contractor progress schedules.
• Maintain project records, including monthly estimates and weekly project status reports.
• Perform constructability reviews of transportation projects.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in office engineering on transportation or major public works projects.
• Four (4) years of experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing Caltrans contract change orders.
• Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE license (a plus).

Qualifications

• Passing an employment reference check.
• Verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials.
• A comprehensive background check.

Benefits

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience. The expected salary range for the position is $110,000 - $180,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Schedule

The role offers a hybrid work schedule.

Pay

The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Skills

Experience preparing Caltrans contract change orders, knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual, strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and recordkeeping abilities, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and team-focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE license (a plus).

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Payroll Deduction for Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Retirement Savings Plan (Kleinfelder Retirement Savings Plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Retirement Savings Plan (Kleinfelder Retirement Savings Plan)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)