Office Engineer - Field

systrausa; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

PTO/holidays

401(k) with employer match

Short-term/long-term disability

Commuter assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking an Office Engineer - Field to support rail mass transit construction projects in the New York City area. You will work under a Project Manager, performing document control, coordinating meetings, and generating progress reports throughout the project lifecycle.

The role requires strong communication, five years of engineering experience, and proficiency with Expedition/Prolog/Constructware along with MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with project management software such as Expedition, Prolog or Constructware.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use established software and databases in the performance of document control functions.
• Receive, distribute, and respond to contractor submittals/deliverables.
• Arrange meetings with client engineering and construction management personnel.
• Write memos, letters, and meeting minutes relevant to project activities.
• Utilize expertise 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.

Skills

Document control

Coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/construction management

Tools

Expedition

Prolog

Constructware

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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!