Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer (Northern CA Sacramento '25-'26)

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Two years of college in engineering/construction and Associates Degree are preferred. Travel is involved; good communication and teamwork are essential for success in this salaried, non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction, or related field.
• Associate degree preferred in Engineering/Construction.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications (MS Office).
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information for shop drawings, data, samples; communicate information across the project team.
• Assist in managing RFIs (Requests for Information) and responses.
• Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work, reviewing Change Order requests.
• Study drawings and specs to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Maintain and update contract documents, electronic project logs, and OM manuals.
• Distribute construction information to appropriate parties.
• Support Engineering to ensure materials/equipment are released for fabrication on time.
• Prepare final project records and close-out documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative to learn

Verbal & written communication

MS Office

Scheduling basics

Education

Associates Degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Division: Sacramento Main

Project Location(s): Sacramento, CA 94203 USA

Minimum Years Experience: 2 (implied by qualifications); Travel Involved: Yes; Job Type: Regular; Job Classification: Entry; Education: Associates Degree; Job Family: Construction; Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description

Involved in engineering and administrative work on projects within the Special Projects Division (SPD) or other Business Unit departments.

Reports To

Project Engineer or Engineer

Essential Duties & 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 the project team.
• Assist in managing communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFIs).
• 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 the project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $80,000 - $85,000 annualized.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must regularly be mobile and occasionally travel short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.