Junior Construction Engineer: Field Coordination

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in State College, PA is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer to support construction projects under supervision. You will assist in managing scheduling, budgets, and coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure quality and contract compliance.

You will learn to read drawings, review specifications, support field teams, and help document progress, change orders, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, engineering technology, or construction management.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and basic business principles for budgeting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in estimating, bidding, and tracking project costs.
• Resolve design issues and field questions to maintain schedule.
• Document contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and technical specs.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work adheres to quality standards and contract specifications.

Skills

Safety regulations

ANSI standards

Building codes

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Microsoft Project

Suretrak

Primavera

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in State College, PA is seeking an Entry-Level Engineer to support construction projects under supervision. You will assist in managing scheduling, budgets, and coordination with owners, architects, engineers, and trades to ensure quality and contract compliance.

You will learn to read drawings, review specifications, support field teams, and help document progress, change orders, and safety requirements.