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Office Engineer (Water Resources)

Tectonic Engineering & Surveying Consultants, PC

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Location
FOREST HILLS, NY
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Clean Driver's License

Job overview

Tectonic is seeking experienced, full-time Office Engineers for its Water Resources Group, supporting upcoming NYCDEP water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the NYC metro area. The role involves project documentation, reporting, drawing coordination, change-order review, construction schedule monitoring, and project close-out. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, at least five years of progressive construction experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera, or related construction software.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contract UnderstandingConstruction Codes and LawsConstruction Drawing InterpretationConstruction Specification InterpretationDiscrepancy IdentificationOrganizationInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationAttention to DetailMultitaskingMicrosoft Office SuitePrimaveraConstruction Software

Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or Related Field5+ Years Construction ExperienceOffice Engineer Infrastructure ExperienceValid Clean Driver's LicensePersonal Vehicle

Full job description

Position: Office Engineer (Water Resources) Location:Forest Hills, NYRemote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1514-762WTR-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is actively seeking experienced, full-time Office Engineers to join our growing Water Resources Group for upcoming NYCDEP water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the NYC metro area! ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Ensure all required documentation is received from contractors in accordance with contract requirements and project specifications; * Prepare and maintain project status and progress reports, ensuring timely updates to stakeholders; * Coordinate and track project plans, drawings, and revisions; * Verify that Change Order and Time & Material work is properly documented in Daily Inspector's Reports; * Prepare and/or review change orders for accuracy, completeness, and contract compliance; * Attend construction progress meetings and prepares meeting minutes and monthly reports as required; * Support oversight of sub-consultant teams through strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; * Assist the Resident Engineer in monitoring construction schedules and identifying potential delays; * Support project close-out efforts, including preparation of As-Built drawings, final documentation, and resolution of outstanding claims or issues; * Perform other related duties as required to support successful project delivery. QUALIFICATIONS * Must possess BS Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or an acceptable field; * A minimum of 5 years of progressive construction experience; experience as an Office Engineer on infrastructure projects preferred; * Must have a fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction * Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents * 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, Primavera, or related construction software; * Requires a valid, clean driver's license and personal vehicle to travel to and within project sites as needed. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the essential functions of this position, it is frequently necessary to: * 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 PACKAGETectonic offers competitive salaries along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: * Opportunities for mentoring, pr

How this job compares

Set against the 5,146 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • New York median$95–131K/yr255 salary ranges
  • US median$30–42/hr196 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 359 open Civil Engineer jobs in New York and 5,146 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,156 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,877 of the 5,146 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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