Roadway Office Engineer — Field Construction & Inspections

GFT; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT is seeking an experienced Office Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in Central Connecticut. This full-time, onsite position supports roadway projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the field.

You will collaborate with engineers on culvert rehabilitation and replacement, manage records, assist in progress reporting, and coordinate with staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field
• Equivalent agency-approved experience
• NICET III certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain construction project records.
• Interface with the Resident Engineer on contract change orders, payments, and material testing.
• Attend project meetings and assist in preparing meeting reports.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly progress reports and maintain project logs.
• Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations.
• Assist in determining schedule and budget requirements.
• Coordinate tasks with entry‑level engineers, technicians, or administrative staff.

Skills

5+ years experience

Office Engineer

CM Software

MS Office

SiteManager

OSHA Training

Driver's license

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Equivalent agency-approved experience

NICET III

Tools

CEES

Job description

GFT is seeking an experienced Office Engineer - Roadway to join our Construction Services team in Central Connecticut. This full-time, onsite position supports roadway projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in the field.

You will collaborate with engineers on culvert rehabilitation and replacement, manage records, assist in progress reporting, and coordinate with staff to keep projects on schedule and within budget.