Field Civil/Structural Engineer (PE) – Projects & Inspections

NYS Office of General Services; Van Cortlandtville (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Office of General Services in New York seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead field construction oversight on moderate-size projects.

The role requires coordination with contractors, review of contract docs, and approval of change orders; travel up to 50% and intense field activities.

Candidates must hold a NYS PE license and a qualifying degree, with at least one year of full-time engineering experience.

Qualifications

• A New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor’s degree or higher as listed; OR a NYS PE license with one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience.
• Qualifying degrees include Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Engineering Science with a concentrated Civil focus.
• Qualifying experience: one year of full-time engineering experience in analysis and design of steel framing, concrete framing, foundations and seismic design.
• OR current NYS employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a Grade 22 or above and eligible for transfer under Civil Service Law 70.1.
• Note: resumes must include month and year for start and end dates; indicate average hours if less than full-time.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect building construction projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Coordinate the work of contractors and trades to ensure compliance with contract drawings, specifications, schedules, standards, and construction procedures.
• Perform field inspections and investigations; review workmanship, materials, installations, and schedule testing for contract compliance.
• Monitor contractor progress and schedules, identify delays, and coordinate corrective actions or recovery schedules with contractors.
• Review shop drawings, product data, samples, submittals, FRIs, Information Bulletins, and other construction documentation for contract compliance.
• Investigate field conditions, design issues, and coordinate resolutions with supervisory and design staff.
• Prepare, review, and recommend contract changes, field/change orders, time extensions, and other contract documents.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings; maintain project records, reports, correspondence, inspection documentation, and construction files.
• Review contractors’ applications for payment and verify quantities and work completed prior to payment.
• Assist with substantial completion, final inspections, project turnover, closeout documentation, and warranty activities.
• Provide direction and oversight to inspection staff and consultants and review their work and reports.

Education

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Engineering Science (Civil concentration)

Job description

NYS Office of General Services in New York seeks a licensed Professional Engineer to lead field construction oversight on moderate-size projects.

The role requires coordination with contractors, review of contract docs, and approval of change orders; travel up to 50% and intense field activities.

Candidates must hold a NYS PE license and a qualifying degree, with at least one year of full-time engineering experience.