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Office Engineer - Transit and Rail (New Rochelle, NY)
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GFT Overview
Office Engineer – Rail Infrastructure to join our Construction Services team in New Rochelle, NY to work on a critical megaproject serving the region. What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a motivated and experienced
Office Engineer – Rail Infrastructure
to contribute to a major rail infrastructure project that is improving commutes, expanding rail capacity, and modernizing service in the region. You’ll coordinate with design, inspection, and construction teams to keep complex documentation organized, support contract administration, and help ensure technical accuracy across all project phases. This role involves solving field challenges, maintaining compliance and quality standards, and strengthening the transportation network that connects communities. Responsibilities
Maintain and control project documentation (drawings, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, change orders) to ensure traceability, compliance, and audit readiness Coordinate with design, inspection, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and interface conflicts Review daily field reports, quantity logs, and inspection records; perform validations and cross checks Assist in preparing and updating project schedules, forecasts, and budget tracking Support the Resident Engineer in contract administration tasks: change orders, payment processing, material acceptance Produce meeting minutes, progress reports, and project logs; track action items and deliverables Assign and coordinate tasks with junior engineers, technicians, or administrative staff Support QA/QC and verification of construction compliance with design and standards Collaborate with third party testing labs, materials suppliers, and third party stakeholders (agencies, local utilities) Attend project meetings with the client, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders; present technical updates Qualifications
High school Diploma 5 years’ experience in Construction on large projects, including a minimum of 1 year with Amtrak or other railroads Experience on federally and/or state funded transit or rail projects, with familiarity of funding, reporting, and compliance requirements Proficiency with document management, scheduling (e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project), and construction management software Experience managing submittals, RFIs, correspondence logs, daily reports, and change order workflows Strong QA/QC knowledge, material testing, inspections, and acceptance criteria Ability to review design drawings and specifications to identify constructability conflicts Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced, complex environment with multiple deliverables and priorities Preferred
You Bring Bachelor's degree Compensation
The salary range for this role is
$90,000 - $110,000 per year . Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual Tuition reimbursement for continued education Professional development opportunities and support for participation in professional organizations Incentive compensation for eligible positions Company Overview
GFT is an equal opportunity employer. We innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. GFT is privately held, with over a century of experience in delivering infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve lives. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Location: New Rochelle, NY Working Hours: Construction hours Employment Status: Full-time Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000; dependent on experience and location.
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Join to apply for the
Office Engineer - Transit and Rail (New Rochelle, NY)
role at
GFT Overview
Office Engineer – Rail Infrastructure to join our Construction Services team in New Rochelle, NY to work on a critical megaproject serving the region. What You Will Do
GFT is seeking a motivated and experienced
Office Engineer – Rail Infrastructure
to contribute to a major rail infrastructure project that is improving commutes, expanding rail capacity, and modernizing service in the region. You’ll coordinate with design, inspection, and construction teams to keep complex documentation organized, support contract administration, and help ensure technical accuracy across all project phases. This role involves solving field challenges, maintaining compliance and quality standards, and strengthening the transportation network that connects communities. Responsibilities
Maintain and control project documentation (drawings, submittals, RFIs, correspondence, change orders) to ensure traceability, compliance, and audit readiness Coordinate with design, inspection, construction, and operations teams to resolve technical issues and interface conflicts Review daily field reports, quantity logs, and inspection records; perform validations and cross checks Assist in preparing and updating project schedules, forecasts, and budget tracking Support the Resident Engineer in contract administration tasks: change orders, payment processing, material acceptance Produce meeting minutes, progress reports, and project logs; track action items and deliverables Assign and coordinate tasks with junior engineers, technicians, or administrative staff Support QA/QC and verification of construction compliance with design and standards Collaborate with third party testing labs, materials suppliers, and third party stakeholders (agencies, local utilities) Attend project meetings with the client, agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders; present technical updates Qualifications
High school Diploma 5 years’ experience in Construction on large projects, including a minimum of 1 year with Amtrak or other railroads Experience on federally and/or state funded transit or rail projects, with familiarity of funding, reporting, and compliance requirements Proficiency with document management, scheduling (e.g. Primavera, Microsoft Project), and construction management software Experience managing submittals, RFIs, correspondence logs, daily reports, and change order workflows Strong QA/QC knowledge, material testing, inspections, and acceptance criteria Ability to review design drawings and specifications to identify constructability conflicts Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong oral and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast paced, complex environment with multiple deliverables and priorities Preferred
You Bring Bachelor's degree Compensation
The salary range for this role is
$90,000 - $110,000 per year . Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual Tuition reimbursement for continued education Professional development opportunities and support for participation in professional organizations Incentive compensation for eligible positions Company Overview
GFT is an equal opportunity employer. We innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. GFT is privately held, with over a century of experience in delivering infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve lives. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT. Location: New Rochelle, NY Working Hours: Construction hours Employment Status: Full-time Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000; dependent on experience and location.
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