Zephyr Rail · 2 days ago
Office Engineer - Los Angeles
Zephyr Rail is an engineering design and construction management firm based in Orange, CA, specializing in railroad design and construction management. As an Office Engineer, you will provide essential administrative and technical support to the project team, manage project documentation, and facilitate communication to ensure successful project execution.
Responsibilities
Records, prepares, and distributes meeting minutes and weekly progress reports
Maintains Project Quantities Book
Maintains current records of contractor progress payments, contract drawings, and other documents as required
Supervises clerical staff in the field office
Participates in processing change orders and claims, and coordinates support for estimating, schedule analysis, and engineering associated with changes
Participates in negotiations and claims settlements as directed by the resident engineer
Coordinates taking contractor monthly progress photos and monthly resident engineer photos
Acts as a liaison between the field inspection team and contractor personnel as directed by the resident engineer
Coordinates receipt of, logs in, and distributes contractor submittals, inspector daily reports, and contractor daily reports
Coordinates and logs responses to RFIs and technical document reviews with stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience as an Office Engineer or in project documentation on infrastructure projects
Rail or transit experience required
Strong working knowledge of contract documentation, submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay estimates
Proficiency in Bluebeam, Procore, MS Excel, and other document management platforms
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple priorities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision
401(k) Plan (with company match)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Disability Insurance
Educational Assistance and Licensure Support
Performance-based Bonuses
Service Awards
Flexible/Hybrid Work Arrangements (role-dependent)