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Project Engineer

Posted 2 Months Ago
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In-Office
Ozone Park, NY, USA
30-35 Hourly
Mid level
In-Office
Ozone Park, NY, USA
30-35 Hourly
Mid level
Supports geotechnical and structural monitoring programs for infrastructure and construction projects. Responsibilities include developing instrumentation plans, coordinating instrument installation, analyzing monitoring data, preparing technical reports, establishing alert thresholds, coordinating field teams and subcontractors, conducting site visits, communicating with project stakeholders, and supporting proposals. The role combines office-based engineering, project coordination, and frequent fieldwork throughout the New York metropolitan area.
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Position Overview

Certerra Instrumentation and Monitoring, LLC is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our Instrumentation and Monitoring Group based in Ozone Park, New York. The Project Engineer will support and manage geotechnical and structural monitoring programs for complex infrastructure and construction projects. This position involves a combination of field coordination, technical data review, and project management responsibilities related to the installation and monitoring of instrumentation systems used to measure structural movement, vibration, settlement, and subsurface conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering foundation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in both field and office environments while coordinating with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Review contract documents, project specifications, and drawings to develop instrumentation and monitoring plans.
  • Coordinate and oversee the installation of monitoring instruments including inclinometers, piezometers, vibration monitors, crack gauges, settlement points, and automated monitoring systems.
  • Review and analyze monitoring data to identify trends and potential construction-related impacts.
  • Prepare technical reports, monitoring summaries, and project documentation for clients and project stakeholders.
  • Assist with development of monitoring thresholds, alert systems, and response procedures.
  • Coordinate with field technicians, subcontractors, and project managers to ensure timely installation and operation of instrumentation systems.
  • Conduct site visits to verify instrumentation installations and support construction monitoring activities.
  • Interface with clients, engineers, and contractors to communicate monitoring results and project updates.
  • Support proposal development and assist with preparation of instrumentation scopes for upcoming projects.

Education/ Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering discipline (required).
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
  • 2–5 years of experience in construction, geotechnical engineering, structural monitoring, or related field preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) required; experience with AutoCAD or data visualization tools is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced construction environment
  • Willingness to perform field work and travel to project sites throughout the New York metropolitan area.
  • Valid Drivers license, vehicle also preferred but not required

Work Environment 

  • Office-based in Ozone Park, NY, with frequent visits to active construction sites throughout the region.
  • Combination of office engineering tasks and field coordination activities.



We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated based on their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which federal, state, or local laws may protect. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees and job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired based on their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated based on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow, without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions.

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