Junior Construction Engineer: Kickstart Your Site

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to help manage all aspects of construction projects in Maryland. You will report to a project manager or superintendent and support duties from coordination to cost tracking.

Major tasks include working with owners, architects, and trades, reviewing drawings and change orders, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence on site. Training covers safety, codes, and engineering basics.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with scheduling concepts and tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Assist in estimating, bidding, and tracking project costs.
• Resolve field design issues and change orders.
• Draft contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language.
• Support project managers and superintendents in daily field operations.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Reading blueprints

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking an entry-level engineer to help manage all aspects of construction projects in Maryland. You will report to a project manager or superintendent and support duties from coordination to cost tracking.

Major tasks include working with owners, architects, and trades, reviewing drawings and change orders, and ensuring quality, safety, and schedule adherence on site. Training covers safety, codes, and engineering basics.