Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant; Construction General Contractor

Position Overview

Turner Construction is hiring 2026 grads! Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work. In this role, you will be involved in engineering and administration of projects in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments. Reports to Project Engineer or Engineer.

Location: Seattle, WA 98134 USA
Education: Bachelors Degree
Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt
Salary: 80,000 USD annualized

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples and assist in communication of information across all levels of project team.
• Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFI's).
• Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
• Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
• Assist Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
• Assist in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Two years of college education from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft protection, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.