Office Engineer Job at Kleinfelder in San Diego

Office Engineer

Join Kleinfelder Construction Services as an experienced Office Engineer supporting transportation‑related road and highway improvement projects throughout the Inland Empire. Hybrid work schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction change orders and supporting documentation, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.
• Log, review, track, and respond to 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.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in office engineering for highways or major public works projects.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, paid holidays.

Salary Range

$76,922‑$101,827 (California Pay Transparency Law).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design, Science, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Environmental Services, and Utilities

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)