Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Chesapeake, VA is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage construction projects, reporting to a project manager and/or superintendent.

Responsibilities include coordinating with owners, architects, engineers; assisting in estimating and bidding; resolving design and field issues; drafting contracts and POs; attending meetings; ensuring quality and safety; supporting scheduling; documenting project details.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• Support estimating and bidding processes and track costs to manage project budget.
• Resolve and clarify design issues.
• Identify and resolve field issues and change orders.
• Write contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language documenting all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and specs.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implement project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
• Document the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
• Review each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
• Provide field support to construction superintendents to ensure contract compliance, quality control and site maintenance.
• Track project phase completion against milestones.
• Set expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Document each phase of the project.

Skills

Engineering principles

Communication skills

Written communication

Education

BS in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Whiting‑Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for entry‑level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects.

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

Responsibilities

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.
• Writing 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 of the site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

Training & Development

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.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.