Office Engineer

Tectonic Engineering; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with profit-sharing

Medical insurance

HDHP with HSA

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering seeks a full-time Office Engineer in Glastonbury, CT to support upcoming infrastructure projects. You'll prepare and manage project docs, assist with submittals and pay estimates, and ensure contract compliance while working with ConnDOT systems. A background in civil engineering and DOT project exposure is preferred.

The role rewards professional growth within a leading ENR Top 500 firm, offering competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement across the region.

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant experience; ConnDOT or similar DOT exp on federally funded projects preferred.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering/equivalent or NICET Level II or higher preferred.
• Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations and review plans/specs.
• Ability to prepare change orders, material testing reports, and maintain project records.
• Experience administering projects using Site Manager and/or ProjectWise.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and personal vehicle for site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain project documentation and correspondence using ConnDOT filing systems.
• Review requirements, plans, specifications, and contract document hierarchy.
• Process submittals, RFIs, memos, letters, inspection reports, estimates, and drawings.
• Prepare contractor pay estimates and monitor quantities.
• Track compliance items (subcontracts, wage checks, insurance, labor reports).
• Perform site inspections to obtain field measurements and review records.
• Attend meetings and prepare meeting minutes; perform related duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Quantity engineering arithmetic

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent

NICET Level II or higher

Tools

Site Manager

ProjectWise

Job description

Tectonic is currently seeking a full-time Office Engineer for exciting upcoming projects in Glastonbury, CT and the surrounding areas! Join a leading ENR Top 500 firm and take your career to the next level by working on impactful and high-visibility infrastructure projects across the region. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with real opportunities for professional development, advancement, and the chance to be part of a growing and dynamic team in the AEC industry.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of this position include preparing and maintaining all project documentation and correspondence using ConnDOT approved filing systems and preparing project status reports as needed, as well as reviewing requirements, plans and specifications, and the hierarchy of contract documents. The Office Engineer is also responsible for also receiving technical submittals, RFIs, memos, letters, construction orders, estimates, and drawings, and preparing contractor pay estimates, which involves tracking quantities, reconciling daily inspection reports, and related documentation. Essential functions also include reviewing and monitoring contract compliance items, including, but not limited to subcontract approval, wage checks, insurance, labor reports, etc. to ensure that contractors are compliant with required policies and procedures, performing site inspections as needed to obtain field measurements and to review records, attended required meetings and preparing the associated meeting minutes, as well as all other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; ConnDOT or other DOT experience on federally funded projects is desired;
• BS Degree in Civil Engineering/equivalent or valid NICET Level II or higher preferred;
• Ability to perform complex quantity and engineering computations, and to review and interpret plans and specifications;
• Ability to prepare change orders, material testing reports, filling and considerable knowledge in establishing and maintaining project records;
• Demonstrated ability to perform administration using Site Manager and/or Project Wise;
• Excellent computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• A valid driver's license and a personal vehicle for site inspections.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to:

• Assume a stationary position;
• Handle, inspect, and/or feel documents, materials and/or equipment relevant to the job;
• Communicate with colleagues, supervisors, and clients using Company email and telephone systems;
• Occasionally move around on the job-site, including ascending or descending on the landscape or on a ladder, and positioning oneself appropriately to access necessary testing materials and equipment, usually for prolonged periods of time,
• Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. for some types of monitoring and inspections occasionally as needed,
• Good visual skills, including focused depth perception for performing inspections, and
• Occasional daily operation of a motor-vehicle or use of public transportation, which may require remaining stationary for extended periods of time.

Employees may also be required to undergo substance abuse testing in accordance with project requirements, US DOT Regulations, and/or Company policy. The employee may occasionally be required to operate a computer, as well as other related office machinery, such as calculators, printers, and copy machines. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE

Tectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Opportunities for mentoring, professional development, and career advancement
• Tuition reimbursement to advance education
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Company-observed, paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing opportunities
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision, and life coverage
• High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) option paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for medical expenses and dependent care
• Commuter benefits for public transportation costs
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program

PAY RANGE

Tectonic’s goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate’s work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.

Pay Range: $45.00 - $70.00 / hour

Tectonic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Tectonic participates in USCIS E-Verify to verify employment authorization.