Junior Construction Engineer: Kickstart Your Field Impact

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Minnesota is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects, reporting to a project manager or superintendent. The role includes coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors, and supporting field teams to ensure quality and contract compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in an engineering discipline, knowledge of engineering principles, and strong communication skills; the

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and documents.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors and direct trades on the site.
• Assist in estimating and tracking project costs to manage the budget.
• Review drawings, specifications and change orders; resolve design issues and field problems.
• Provide field support to ensure contract compliance, safety, and quality.
• Draft contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language to document work, schedules and costs.

Skills

Engineering principles

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

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 in Minnesota is seeking entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects, reporting to a project manager or superintendent. The role includes coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors, and supporting field teams to ensure quality and contract compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a BS in an engineering discipline, knowledge of engineering principles, and strong communication skills; the