Entry-Level Engineer

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to support all phases of construction projects on-site. You will report to a Project Manager and/or Superintendent and help coordinate with owners, architects and subcontractors, while assisting with estimates, change orders and schedules.

The role involves reviewing drawings and specifications, documenting project details, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with project scheduling and cost-tracking is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating work with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors.
• Support project managers and superintendents to manage budgets and change orders.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders for clarity and feasibility.
• Assist in documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
• Ensure work aligns with safety standards and contract specifications.

Skills

Safety regulations & codes

Construction processes

Scheduling software: MS Project, Sureト

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Tech/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Suretrak

Primavera

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Whiting-Turner Entry-Level Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a Project Manager and/or a Superintendent, the Entry-Level Engineer's major duties include:

• 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 project budget.
• Resolving and clarifying design issues.
• Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
• Writes 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 maintenance ofthe site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

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Required Skills

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:

• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
• General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.

Required Experience

Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.