Entry-Level Engineer

Job Description

**Please note:**

* **Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.**
* **The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.**

Whiting-Turner Entry-Level Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a Project Manager and/or a Superintendent, the Entry-Level Engineer's major duties include:

* Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
* Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.
* Resolving and clarifying design issues.
* Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
* Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.
* Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
* Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
* Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
* Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
* Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
* Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase.
* Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.
* Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
* Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
* Documenting each phase of the project.

Required Skills
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Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:

* General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
* General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.

Required Experience
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Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:

* Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
* Knowledge of engineering principles.
* Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
* Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
* Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.