Office Engineer

Take Your Corporate Career to the Next LevelKleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, is committed to a people-first culture, technical excellence, and creating opportunities where employees can thrive!Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New RoleKleinfelder Construction Services is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to join our growing CM team for current and future transportation and/or public works projects.Key Responsibilities:Writing construction change orders and preparing associated backup, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.Logging, reviewing, tracking, and responding to RFIs and submittals.Preparing project correspondence, including response letters to the Contractor and other project stakeholders.Preparing and reviewing monthly quantity sheets (Q-sheets) to accompany the progress estimate.Attending meetings and preparing agendas and meeting minutes.Reviewing progress schedules.Preparing and maintaining project records (monthly estimates, weekly project status reports).Performing constructability reviews of transportation projects.Required Skills and Abilities:Minimum of four years of experience in office engineering or roadway construction inspection of highways or major public works projects.At least 10 years of post-12th grade curriculum in engineering or surveying.Experience in writing Caltrans contract change orders.Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.Strong communication and writing skills.Excellent organizational skills.Qualifications:BS degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (preferred).EIT or Registered Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California (a plus).Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.Proactive and personable attitude with a strong ability to learn quickly.Capable of working effectively in a team environment.Move Forward with KleinfelderKleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.Progress with an Employer that Values YouKleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. 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. Salary range: $107,302-$155,923.Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIESPlease note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.

Created: 2026-02-06