Entry-Level Engineer

Position Overview

This position is for the Washington, DC Metro Area including:

• College Park, MD office
• Arlington, VA office
• Herndon, VA office

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, a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor, is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, this role involves coordinating work with various stakeholders, managing estimating and bidding processes, addressing design and field issues, and documenting project details.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors, and/or directing the work of all trades on the construction site.
• Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to maintain the project budget.
• Resolving and clarifying design issues.
• Identifying and resolving field issues and processing change orders.
• Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document work orders, 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 for all tasks associated with project completion.
• Documenting the technical, financial, and personnel aspects of each project.
• Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders.
• Monitoring each trade’s work progress with respect to project phases.
• Providing field support to construction superintendents to ensure contract compliance, quality control, and site maintenance.
• Tracking project phase completion against established milestones.
• Setting expectations to maintain a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific guidelines.
• Familiarity with general construction processes, practices, and work sites.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics, or working with craft workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in scheduling and experience with related scheduling software.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: The Company’s salary ranges are dependent on numerous factors including role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of job-related skills, relevant education, location, and experience. The annual base salary range listed is subject to change at any time and reflects base salary only.
• This salary range is for Maryland/DC only.