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Kleinfelder Construction Services is seeking an experienced Office Engineer to join our team. This position will support current and future transportation‑related road and highway improvement projects throughout San Diego County and the Inland Empire.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare construction change orders and supporting documentation, including independent cost estimates and memoranda.
• Log, review, track, and respond to RFIs and submittals.
• Draft and manage project correspondence, including letters to contractors and project stakeholders.
• Prepare and review monthly quantity sheets (Q‑sheets) and assist with progress estimates.
• Attend and document project meetings, including preparing agendas and meeting minutes.
• Review and track contractor progress schedules.
• Maintain project records, including monthly estimates and weekly project status reports.
• Perform constructability reviews of transportation projects.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in office engineering or roadway construction inspection for highways or major public works projects.
• At least two (2) years of post‑high school coursework in engineering, surveying, or related fields.
• Experience preparing Caltrans contract change orders.
• Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and record‑keeping abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or California PE license (a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and team‑focused professional who thrives in a collaborative environment.

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates have been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. Our responsive, cross‑disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem‑solvers is dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays. Salary range: $76,922 – $101,827 (per California Pay Transparency Law).

Career Development

We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee opportunities to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support continuous education reimbursable expenses and provide internal mentoring programs.

Equal Opportunity

Kleinfelder, and its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Women, Disabled, Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Please note that Kleinfelder and its subsidiaries and affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed recruitment fee agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee.