Demo

Office Engineer (NICET or Engineer)

Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC
Forest, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026
Position: Office Engineer (NICET or Engineer)
Location: Forest Hills, NY
Remote Status: On-Site
Job Id: 1568-820-2026
# of Openings: 1
Tectonic is seeking a motivated Office Engineer to support exciting infrastructure projects in Queens, NY. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful public-sector projects while gaining hands-on experience in project coordination, documentation, and construction management, with strong potential for professional growth and advancement.
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;
  • 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, and Computerized Engineers Estimate System (CEES and APPIA); must also have NYSDOT recordkeeping experience;
  • 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
While 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 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
Tectonic's goal is to compensate employees fairly and equitably across all positions Companywide. Our advertised pay ranges are representative of our good faith effort to provide a reasonable anticipated salary range. The offered pay may be outside of the provided salary range based upon the selected candidate's work location, experience, education, certifications, and capabilities compared to the advertised position.
Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00 / hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and highly encourage resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected class. Tectonic participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.


Pay Range: $70 - $80 per hour
Apply for this Position

 

Salary : $60 - $70

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Office Engineer (NICET or Engineer)?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Office Engineer (NICET or Engineer) career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$61,952 - $87,197
Income Estimation: 
$79,847 - $104,097
Income Estimation: 
$86,301 - $107,682
Income Estimation: 
$60,136 - $81,141
Income Estimation: 
$77,456 - $102,587
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC

  • Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC Glastonbury, CT
  • Position: Chief Construction Inspector Location: Glastonbury, CT Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1423-311-2025 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is seeking a Chief ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC Glastonbury, CT
  • Position: Office Engineer Location: Glastonbury, CT Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1491-309-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is currently seeking a full-time... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC Harrisburg, PA
  • Position: Transportation Construction Manager / Resident Engineer Location: Harrisburg, PA Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1497-903-2026 # of Openings: 1 Te... more
  • 8 Days Ago

  • Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC Mountainville, NY
  • Position: Senior Civil Engineer / Project Manager (Land Development, Water & Municipal) Location: Mountainville, NY Remote Status: Hybrid Job Id: 1486-205-... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Office Engineer (NICET or Engineer) jobs in the Forest, NY area that may be a better fit.

  • Tectonic Engineering Consultants, Geologists & Land Surveyors, DPC Forest, NY
  • Position: Office Engineer (Water Resources) Location: Forest Hills, NY Remote Status: On-Site Job Id: 1514-762WTR-2026 # of Openings: 1 Tectonic is activel... more
  • 4 Days Ago

  • State of New York - Mental Health, Office of Queens, NY
  • The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a Main... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!