Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer (San Diego '25-'26)

Turner Construction Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in San Diego seeks an entry-level position for engineering and administration of projects. The role involves assisting with communication across project teams, preparing estimates, and ensuring proper coordination and installation. Ideal candidates should have two years of college education in Engineering or related fields and good interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary range from $82,000 to $87,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrated initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications and data entry.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information for processing shop drawings.
• Manage communication for Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Prepare estimates for changes in work, including review of Change Order requests.
• Study contract drawings for proper coordination and installation.
• Assist in maintenance of contract documents and project logs.
• Distribute construction information to appropriate parties.
• Ensure materials are released for fabrication on time.
• Prepare final records for projects, including OM Manuals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Basic scheduling knowledge

Education

Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field

Job description

Overview

Division: San Diego
Project Location(s): San Diego, CA 92101 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Entry
Education: Associates Degree
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description: 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

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.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $82,000 - $87,000 annualized.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred
• 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
• 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. While performing the duties of this job, 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 by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both 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. While performing the duties of this job, 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. While performing the duties of this job, 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.

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.