Entry-Level Engineer

Position Overview

Whiting-Turner Entry-Level Engineers support construction projects by working under the guidance of Project Managers and Superintendents. In this role, you will coordinate with project owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure quality, compliance, and timely project completion.

Key Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management/Construction Technology.
• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific guidelines.
• Understanding of construction processes, practices, and worksites.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and basic business practices to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel) and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Suretrak, or Primavera.
• Ability to read technical specifications, blueprints, manuals, installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, or working with craft workers.