Office Engineer

Kleinfelder Inc; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to support road and highway improvement projects in Southern California, including Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The role entails preparing change orders, logging RFIs, and managing project correspondence within a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, strong communication skills, and at least three years' experience in office engineering. The salary ranges from $110,000 to $180,000, based on qualifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan, along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in office engineering on transportation or major public works projects.
• Experience preparing Caltrans contract change orders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare construction change orders and supporting documentation.
• Log, review, track, and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Attend and document project meetings.

Skills

Office engineering on transportation projects

Caltrans contract change orders

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or California PE license

Job description

Job Description

Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for experienced Office Engineers to support road and highway improvement projects throughout Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange, and Inland Empire counties. The role supports project success via engineering and administrative activities with a 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 by 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 three (3) years of experience in office engineering on transportation or major public works projects; 4+ years preferred.
• 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 record‑keeping 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).

Salary Range: $110,000 - $180,000 (in accordance with the California Pay Transparency Law). Final compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development

Reimbursements for continuing education, training and certification expenses, and opportunities through an internal mentoring program.

Equal Opportunity

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

Kleinfelder practices a people‑first culture and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce.