Entry-Level Engineer: Field Coordination & Budgeting

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to assist in managing construction projects under supervision. You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with plans and budgets.

You will help with design issue resolution, field issue handling, and change order documentation, while supporting scheduling, safety, and quality controls across phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• 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.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Read blueprints & drawings

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to assist in managing construction projects under supervision. You will coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to ensure work aligns with plans and budgets.

You will help with design issue resolution, field issue handling, and change order documentation, while supporting scheduling, safety, and quality controls across phases.