Office Engineer - Construction Engineering & Inspection

HILGARTWILSON, LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,216 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth retirement plan

Paid time off incl. parental/military

Life and disability insurance

Professional license bonuses

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks an Office Engineer to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, NY. The role supports projects from pre-construction through completion, ensuring quality, safety, schedules, and budgets are on track across highways, bridges, and related assets.

You will maintain records, manage progress payments, review RFIs, and coordinate with agencies and property owners. Strong English skills and a drive for accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of transportation construction experience desired.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• NICET III or IV certification preferred.
• Proficient with computers and new software.
• Strong English reading/writing communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all project records, DWRs, and correspondence per owner guidelines.
• Track quantities and process monthly progress estimates/payments using AASHTOware or EBO.
• Review and track submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs.
• Initiate, review, and track change orders and force account work.
• Coordinate with state/local agencies and other stakeholders; keep meeting minutes.

Skills

Strong communication

Mathematical skills

English literacy

Education

High School diploma/GED

NICET III/IV certification

Driver's license

Tools

AASHTOware

EBO

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking an Office Engineers to join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team in Buffalo, NY! Our certified construction professionals help guide projects from pre-construction through completion, keeping quality, safety, schedules, and budgets on track. With expertise across highways, bridges, traffic improvements, marine, water/wastewater, vertical construction, parks and recreation, and asset management, we partner with clients to deliver lasting value. Join our Construction Engineering & Inspection team and play a hands‑on role in improving highways, roadways, and bridges across the United States! You’ll collaborate with transportation agencies, public partners, and private developers on meaningful projects that make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all project records, daily work reports (DWRs), and correspondence in accordance with owner’s guidelines.
• Track completed work quantities and process monthly progress estimates/payments using software like AASHTOware or EBO.
• Receive, review, process, and track contractor submittals, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Initiate, review, and track change orders, force account work, and assist in claim resolution.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including state/local agencies, fire/police departments, and adjacent property owners and maintain minutes for all meetings.
• Schedule material testing and maintain material acceptance records.
• Monitor EEO, DBE, and trainee requirements, as well as contractor payroll and insurance compliance.
• Assist in assembling final project documentation and records upon project completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• 5+ years of transportation construction experience desired.
• Valid US driver’s license required.
• NICET III or IV certification preferred.
• Comfortable with using computers and adapting to new software.
• Strong communication and mathematical skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job‑related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $35.00 to $53.65 per hour (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!