Office Engineer (Hudson Valley / Catskills)

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC; Mountainville (NY); On-site; USD 61,992 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring & professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) with profit sharing

Medical insurance (health, dental, vis

HDHP with HSA

FSAs

Commuter benefits

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC in Mountainville, NY is seeking a full-time Office Engineer to support projects across the Hudson Valley and Catskills. The role involves reviewing inspector's daily reports, preparing monthly estimates and material certifications, tracking submittals, and assisting with budget and schedule control.

This on-site position requires strong organization and communication, with proficiency in CEES, APPIA, Site Manager and Microsoft

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; candidates must have one of the listed certifications or degrees.
• At least 3 years of related experience; NYSDOT experience preferred.
• Ability to review Inspector's Daily Reports for accuracy on highways and bridges.
• Proficiency with MURK, CEES, APPIA, Site Manager, or APPIA software.

Responsibilities

• Review inspector's daily reports for accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain monthly estimate and material certification books.
• Prepare change orders as needed.
• Monitor project budget and schedule.
• Track submittals and maintain project files; prepare meeting minutes and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

HS Diploma/Equivalent

BS in Civil Engineering

NICET Level III or IV

Professional Engineering License

Tools

CEES

APPIA

Site Manager

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Office Engineer (Hudson Valley / Catskills)

Location: Mountainville, NY

Remote Status: On‑Site

Overview

Tectonic is seeking a full‑time Office Engineer for upcoming projects in the Hudson Valley and Catskill areas, including Rockland, Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange, Ulster, Columbia, Sullivan and Delaware Counties. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, and opportunities to work on challenging and exciting projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the Office Engineer position include the review of inspector's daily reports for accuracy, the preparation and maintenance of monthly estimate and material certification books using CEES or other applicable software, the preparation of change orders as needed, monitoring of the budget and schedule, submittal tracking, maintenance of project files and documentation, and the preparation of meeting minutes and job‑related correspondence. The Office Engineer will work under the Resident Engineer's guidance and ensure successful execution, completion, and close‑out of the project, as well as perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a HS Diploma/Equivalent, and must possess and maintain at least one of the following:
  • Valid NICET Level III or IV Certification;
  • Valid Professional Engineering License;
  • BS Degree in Civil Engineering or an acceptable field;
  • Any other suitable combination of education, training, or experience will be considered;
• A minimum of 3 years of related experience; NYSDOT experience required;
• Ability to review Inspector's Daily Reports for accuracy of various work elements on projects involving highways and bridges;
• Familiarity with the Manual for Uniform Recordkeeping (MURK) and Site Manager, Computerized Engineers Estimate System (CEES and APPIA), or APPIA;
• NYSDOT recordkeeping experience preferred;
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills;
• Must be detail oriented and have the ability to multi‑task;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and ability to learn project specific software as needed;
• Requires a valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to and within project sites as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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

Pay Range: $45.00 - $80.00 / hour

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.