Office Engineer - Field

SYSTRA Consulting Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO/holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking an Office Engineer - Field to support rail mass transit construction projects in New York City. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management. Responsibilities include document control, project meetings, and generating reports. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of engineering experience required.
• Proficiency in project management software is essential.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Perform document control functions using established software.
• Respond to contractor submittals and deliverables.
• Generate weekly and monthly project summary reports.
• Assist in managing various project meetings and resolve project issues.

Skills

Engineering experience

Project management software proficiency

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Expedition

Prolog

Constructware

Job description

SYSTRA is a global leader in the rail mass transit industry and enjoys a growing presence in multiple geographic locations across the country including New York (Headquarters), New Jersey, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Washington DC. With more than 60 years of global experience, SYSTRA has worked alongside major transit agencies in over 150 countries to provide efficient and reliable rail transportation. SYSTRA's broad project experience offers extraordinary career development opportunities for our employees.

SYSTRA's Construction Management unit isseekingOffice Engineers - Fieldto support our current rail mass transit construction projects in operating railroad environments in the New York City Area.

Responsibilities

The Office Engineer - Field,under the direction of a Project Manager, will:

• Use Established Software and Databases in the Performance of Document Control Functions
• Receive, Distribute, and Respond to Contractor Submittals/Deliverables
• Arrange Meetings as required with client Engineering andConstruction Management Personnel
• Write Memos, Letters, and Meeting Minutes relevant to ProjectActivities
• Utilize Expertise and Experience to Assist in Timely Resolution of Project Issues
• Accept Flexible Work Hours including Occasional Nights and Weekends when necessary
• Generate Weekly and Monthly Project Summary Reports
• Assist the Project Manager in Managing Various Project Meetings
• Assist in Change Order Negotiations
• Maintain a Computer-Based Digital Photo Record of Construction Progress

Qualifications

• Minimum Five (5) years of engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
• Experience and Proficiency withone or more project managementsoftware packages– such as Expedition,Prolog or Constructware.
• Proficient with MS Word,Excel, and PowerPoint
• Goodverbal and written communication skills

SYSTRA offers a range of competitive benefits including health insurance, life insurance, PTO/holidays, 401(k) with employer match, short-term/long-term disability, commuter assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and more!