Entry-Level Construction Engineer: Kickstart Field Projects

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

New Haven (CT)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 79,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer in New Haven, CT to support project teams across construction activities, scheduling, budgeting and design issue resolution. Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, you will assist with coordination among owners, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors on a active site.

You will gain hands-on experience in reading drawings, preparing documentation, and tracking project milestones while contributing

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and documents.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
  • Support estimating, bidding, scheduling, and cost-tracking activities.
  • Resolve design issues and clarify contractor questions on site.
  • Draft contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language.
  • Attend project meetings and coordinate field activities.
  • Ensure work aligns with quality standards, contract specs, and safety requirements.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals
Reading blueprints
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Safety regulations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Construction Management
Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Project
SureTrak
Primavera

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer in New Haven, CT to support project teams across construction activities, scheduling, budgeting and design issue resolution. Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, you will assist with coordination among owners, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors on a active site.

You will gain hands-on experience in reading drawings, preparing documentation, and tracking project milestones while contributing

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