Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company4 months ago
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

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 is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, you will be working on diverse project tasks and ensuring that all work meets quality and contract standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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 the 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 site maintenance.
  • Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
  • Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
  • Documenting each phase of the project.

Preferred Qualifications

  • General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific guidelines.
  • Understanding of general construction processes, practices, and work site operations.
  • 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, product/material installation instructions, and engineering/architectural drawings.
  • Proficiency in scheduling, including the use of related scheduling software.

Required Qualifications

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

Required Skills

Cost Estimating
Safety Compliance
Blueprint Reading
Scheduling
Contract Documentation
Construction Project Management
Effective Communication
Team Coordination