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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Design Engineer - **Company:** AG Consulting - **Location:** Albany, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $130,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Software Applications, Autodesk Revit, Building Information Modeling, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Software Design Documents, Bluebeam - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6b6664d93cc10c93 ## About the Role · Ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents. · Excellent oral and written communications skills. · Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment. · Ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors. · Ability to travel to projects sites within New York State, including active construction sites. · Proficient with PC applications such as Outlook, Excel and Word. Experienced with project management programs like Bluebeam, P6 Schedule, and Submittal Exchange. Familiarity with design software like AutoCAD, Revit, Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs., · A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 5 years of experience in multi-disciplinary project team leadership., · An Associates Degree and 5 to 10 years of experience in the Design and Construction field with multi-disciplinary project team leadership. or · High School Diploma and 10+ years of experience in the Design and Construction field with multi-disciplinary project team leadership. · Design and Construction related certifications from PMI, CMAA, CSI and similar organizations are preferred. ## Description · In conjunction with Client and Design Team, develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets; and continually monitor and manage changes to each throughout the project. · Guiding the Design Teams through schematic design, design development, 100% Documents and Final Documents phases to ensure the project meets all Clients' goals and needs. · Coordinating with Design Team, Technical Reviewers and Permit Group to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. · Coordinate with Division of Construction and Design Teams for conducting regular site visits, managing requests for information (RFIs), reviewing contractor submittals, ensuring the construction aligns with the design documents, and providing design changes as necessary to address field conditions, documents errors / omissions and Client requested changes. · Facilitating communication among Design Team, Client, OGS D&C Team and all other stakeholders to progress project design and resolve design related issue during construction., · Obtain and evaluate consultant proposals and write necessary work order assignments to engage design consultants to advance work on the project. Review and process design consultant invoices and provide evaluations of their performance. · Review project documents (e.g., reports, specifications, drawings, etc.) to ensure the project meets the client's goals and needs. Recommend approaches to resolving issues. · Conduct and/or attend project meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings. · Perform project site visits during design and construction. · Develop / maintain necessary project documentation including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and open/action items logs. · Maintain relevant project data in D&C database and when necessary, prepare status reports and other specialized reports. · Maintain project schedule and ensure timely project delivery. · Coordinate and participate in construction contract duration meetings to develop appropriate construction duration for incorporation into bid documents. · Review and process design documents, forms, etc. for Client submissions and to prepare for bid in accordance with D&C standards · Monitoring the status of projects and issues during construction to assure appropriate and timely design support is provided, including submittal reviews, RFI responses, informational bulletins (IBs) and site visit. ## Related Videos - [Work efficiently with Architecture Decision Records (ADRs)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/48-work-efficiently-with-architecture-decision-records-adrs) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2128-one-does-not-simply-make-architecture-decisions-alone) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know)