Hybrid Office Engineer - Seattle Transportation Projects

Kleinfelder; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder's Seattle Area is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support road and highway improvements with a hybrid work schedule. You will provide engineering and administrative support to ensure project success through documentation and proactive coordination.

The role requires 3+ years in office engineering on transportation projects, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and strong communication and organizational skills. EIT or CA PE is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in office engineering on transportation or major public works projects. 4+ years experience is preferred.
• Experience preparing WASHDOT contract change orders.
• Knowledge of WASHDOT 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE license (a plus).

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Team-focused

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Kleinfelder's Seattle Area is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support road and highway improvements with a hybrid work schedule. You will provide engineering and administrative support to ensure project success through documentation and proactive coordination.

The role requires 3+ years in office engineering on transportation projects, a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, and strong communication and organizational skills. EIT or CA PE is a plus.