Office Engineer

Keish Environmental is looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Office Engineer in Contra Costa County and surrounding areas. This senior-level role involves working with government and private clients to ensure projects adhere to contract documents, plans, and specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a team overseeing large-scale public infrastructure projects.


• Provide technical inspection and ensure construction compliance.


• Handle contract management, scheduling, and budgeting.


• Travel to work sites for meetings, inspections, and client advisories.


• Work primarily on-site in a Santa Cruz, CA project office.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience:
  
  
  
  • Minimum five years of experience in construction management of highways or major public works projects as an architect's, engineer's, or owner's representative.
  
  
  • OR five years as a construction superintendent on infrastructure highway and major public works projects.
  
  
  
  


• Education:
  
  
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an ABET-accredited school.
  
  
  • OR a master's or doctorate degree in Engineering, Construction Management from an ABET-accredited program.
  
  
  • Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training certificate can substitute for the required education.
  
  
  
  


• Certifications:
  
  
  
  • Current CA Professional Engineer license (preferred) or Engineer-in-Training.
  
  
  • Valid Construction General Permit Qualified SWPPP Practitioner (QSP) and/or Developer (QSD) certification preferred.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of: Construction materials and methods, building trades, safety codes, concrete and steel construction, soil compaction, and MEP systems.


• Ability to: Detect poor quality materials/workmanship, read and interpret plans, perform field tests, calculate material quantities, and prepare comprehensive reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of inspection experience in bridge, highway, and roadway projects.


• Experience with Federal Aid projects.


• Strong organizational and project management skills.


• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.


• Flexibility to work nights and weekends as needed.


• Strong technical reading, writing, and reporting skills.

Salary & Benefits:

• $90K-$130K annual salary based on experience.


• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability).


• 401(k) with company match.


• Nine paid holidays plus accrued vacation.


• Flexible work hours and location.

Keish Environmental is a small, woman-owned business specializing in construction/program management, stormwater, and environmental compliance services. We are headquartered in San Jose, CA, with additional offices in Oakland and Los Angeles, CA. Our practical approach and strong regulatory relationships ensure smooth project delivery, on budget and on schedule.

Keish Environmental is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Keish Environmental does not sponsor work visas. If you require visa sponsorship, please do not apply.

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