Entry Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to support construction projects on-site. Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, you will coordinate with owner representatives, architects, engineers and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with design intent and contract requirements.

You will assist with estimating and budgeting, resolve design issues, and document contracts, change orders, and schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of safety regulations and building codes.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic project management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors on site.
• Manage estimating, bidding processes and track costs to control project budget.
• Resolve and clarify design issues and field changes.
• Prepare contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language to document work and costs.
• Attend meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Assist in developing project schedules and track progress against milestones.
• Document project phases, costs and personnel actions.
• Support project superintendents to maintain contract compliance and safety on site.
• Review drawings, submittals and change orders for accuracy.

Skills

Safety regulations

Construction processes

Effective communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Suretrak

Primavera

Job description

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

• Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
• 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.
• 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 ofthe site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

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.