Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer-Pitt 2025-2026 - copy

Turner Construction Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Pittsburgh is seeking an Engineering Assistant to assist in engineering and administration of various projects. The ideal candidate will support the project team by managing communications, processing shop drawings, and preparing estimates for change orders. A background in engineering or construction and strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. This salaried, entry-level position offers opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must have good interpersonal skills and a desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• A basic understanding of scheduling programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals.
• Communicate information across all levels of the project team.
• Manage submissions and responses for Requests for Information.
• Prepare estimates for changes in work, including review of change orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Two years of college education in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Division: Pittsburgh Main

Project Location(s): Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Entry

Education: Bachelors Degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description: Engineering Assistant

The Engineering Assistant is 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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining & reviewing information & approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data & samples.
• Assist in the communication of this information across all levels of the project team.
• Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission & responses for Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• Assist in preparing estimates for changes in the work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
• Study contract drawings, specifications, & shop drawings to ensure proper coordination & installation.
• Assist in the maintenance & updating of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, & project logs.
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
• Assist engineering to ensure that materials & equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedule.
• Assist in the preparation of final records for the project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance Manuals, etc.
• If assigned to another Business Unit department, will perform the requisite duties & responsibilities.

Position Description: Field Engineer

The Field Engineer position will be assigned to the field operations team & will assist in obtaining, evaluating, & coordinating all information needed to construct the project in accordance with the contract documents & to assure that the work meets all safety standard, is within schedule requirements, & is constructed to the highest level of quality possible. The Field Engineer in the performance of its duties shall be responsible for the protection & promotion of the interest of Turner & all matters.

Reports To: Project Superintendent or Superintendent

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform line & grade work for building layout & control as required.
• Assist in the implementation of the site safety program as required & ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards & all applicable safety codes & regulations.
• Assist in the maintenance of contract documents & electronic web-based documents for field operations.
• Assist in the preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR’s).
• Review all work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerances.
• Review contract drawings, specifications & shop drawings to ensure proper coordination & installation.
• Assist in the preparation of project as-builts.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred. Knowledge of general contract, subcontract documents, drawings, & specifications is also desirable.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, desire to learn, ability to communicate well both verbally & in writing, proficient with computer applications as required to perform responsibilities.
• A basic understanding of scheduling programs preferred.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands & arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
• The employee is frequently required to stand & walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance & stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift &/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception & ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work site 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.

Turner is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
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