Pacific Pros is seeking Office Engineer for Construction Projects to be a representative for Caltrans.
Work Location: San Diego (near Otay Mesa East Port of Entry).
Region: San Diego, CA
Status: Full-time on-site.
Opening: Immediate, September 2025
Project Overview:
These positions will support the Otay Mesa East Port of Entry (OME POE) project under Caltrans District 11. The selected candidates will supplement Caltrans staff, providing office engineering support for contract administration, coordination with agency partners, and documentation of project activities.
Position Description Summary
Serve as Owner's representative.
Office Engineer – Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Caltrans Resident Engineer with documentation, correspondence, and record management.
- Prepare and track Contract Change Orders (CCOs), RFIs, Submittals, and Status of Contractors reports.
- Coordinate with Caltrans functional units for submittal reviews, materials inspection, and contract change order processing.
- Coordinate with SANDAG Construction Management and Public Information staff for project updates and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with Caltrans Traffic Management Center (TMC) for review, approval, and updating contractor lane closure requests in the Lane Closure System (LCS).
- Coordinate with the California Highway Patrol for scheduling and managing Construction Zone Enhanced Enforcement Program (COZEEP) personnel.
- Maintain project files, review daily reports, and manage Extra Work Bills.
- Ensure Caltrans filing protocols, document control standards, and labor compliance requirements are met.
Required Qualifications
A minimum of 5 years of experience on Caltrans District 11 and/or SANDAG CMGC projects in an office engineering capacity.
- Knowledge of and experience with:
SANDAG eBuilder CM software, CCO process, Construction Manual, weekly/monthly report formats, and Special Provisions.
Construction management software such as ProCore, PlanGrid, and Autodesk.
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
- Education/Licensure
Option I: Graduation from a four-year ABET-accredited civil engineering program
Option II: Possession of a valid Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certificate
- US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
- See Education/Training requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
- 3+ References from Clients
Hardware/Software Knowledge
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
Compensation
Pacific Pros is a privately-owned company specializing in construction engineering, inspection, support services and project management in public works, focusing on heavy civil construction, transportation, sea port and airport projects.
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