Assistant Office Engineer

HNTB; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,406 - 124,512; Full time

Job summary

HNTB in New York, NY, is seeking a professional to assist in contract administration and support field engineering for NYC DDC infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will maintain project files, interpret contract specifications, and ensure compliance with construction standards.

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required, with a preference for candidates with EIT certification and training in digital construction management software. Join an established team focused on infrastructure projects that matter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Ability to identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Familiarity with inspection checklists and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the construction contract.
• Maintain as-built record drawings and project files.
• Coordinate testing and monitor quality control inspections.

Skills

Basic understanding of contract compliance

Ability to write inspection reports

Familiarity with quality control inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Digital construction management software

Job description

Company Overview

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee‑owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for assisting in performing contract administration and supporting field engineering functions in order to monitor individual contractor's compliance with specifications, plans and other contract provisions at New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) infrastructure projects. This role includes the ability to create field cards and As‑built records.

What You’ll Do

• Assist Resident Engineer and/or Project Manager in the administration of the construction contract. Provide interpretation of contract plans and specifications and review contractor’s shop drawings and submittals for contract compliance.
• Maintain as‑built record drawings, project files, and record database including specifications, test results, and reports.
• Keep inspector’s daily report of assigned work activities. Perform reviews for approval of contractor’s monthly schedule submittals and pay estimates.
• Coordinate testing and monitor services as well as quality control inspections.
• Log, track, and process requests for information, submittals, change orders, and other project deliverables.
• Prepare project progress reports, agendas, and minutes for meetings, conduct pre‑construction meetings, and assist in preparing final project close‑out documents.
• Assist in the review, assembly, and processing of monthly progress payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

What You’ll Bring

• Identify some discrepancies or conflicts within documents and gain familiarity with the quality of work performed using inspection checklists.
• Write daily inspection reports, track work performed, and compute pay item quantities at a basic level with direction from more experienced staff.
• Understand shop drawing review and gain the ability to read and interpret the contractor’s CPM schedule at a basic level.

What We Prefer

• Engineer in Training (EIT).
• Trained in digital construction management software such as Constructware, Asite or similar.
• OSHA 10‑Hour Construction Safety Certification, or the ability to obtain it.
• Ability to learn new software applications and client payment systems.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Location

New York, NY

Pay Range

The approximate pay range for New York is $66,406.79 – $124,512.74. Pay will depend on qualifications, experience, and location.

Notice to Third‑Party Agencies

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