LKB is a leader in engineering design and construction management, serving clients in the transportation and environmental sectors. We offer a wide range of consulting engineering services, with expertise in Civil, Transportation, Structural, Bridge, Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Site Development/Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection.

LKB is seeking an office engineer with 5+ years of relevant construction experience for our 2023 construction hiring season. Using your engineering knowledge for construction project management, the successful candidate will perform office engineer/construction inspection of various construction operations such as traffic signal, roadway, and streetscape construction.

What you will be doing:

• Assist in the planning and organizing of construction engineering projects
• Prepare and process all project correspondence including RFI’s, progress reports, change orders, schedules, shop drawings, billing, submittals, etc
• Maintain all project records, both hard copy and electronic
• Review and process the contractor’s monthly construction cost estimates
• Perform project closeout, turn over project records to owners such as O&M’s and warranties/guarantees
• Other project and administrative duties as assigned, may include assisting with field inspections as necessary

• Bachelor's degree program in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field required
• 5+ years of office engineering experience in a construction setting 
• NICET level III or IV certification is strongly preferred
• OSHA 10 training certification, minimum
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong administration and organization skills
• Experience and familiarity with NYSDOT record-keeping procedures and programs such as EBO, CEES, SiteManager, and MURK preferred
• Working proficiency with computer office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, SharePoint, etc
• Valid driver’s license and ability/willingness to travel to field construction sites on a regular basis required
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications
• OSHA 10 training certification, minimum

The pay range for this position is $102,000 - $132,000 per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

LKB and VERTEX offer a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including, healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting, Flex Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation, 64 hours of sick time, and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible part-time employees). 

Our “Lifetime of Learning” program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education, to help employees grow their skills and careers.

LKB and VERTEX are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.