Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP) Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Job summary

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in New York, NY is seeking an entry-level Engineer to help support project teams across mechanical, electrical and general construction disciplines. You will assist with coordinating owner representatives, architects, engineers and site subcontractors, and help manage budgets, schedules and field issues.

The role includes interpreting drawings, reviewing specifications, tracking changes and writing simple contracts or purchase orders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or higher in an engineering or construction-related field.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors on site.
• Assist in estimating, bidding, and tracking costs to manage project budgets.
• Resolve and clarify design issues and field changes.
• Write contracts and purchase orders using boilerplate language for documentation.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work meets quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implement project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Document technical, financial and personnel aspects of projects.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals and change orders; track progress.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget tracking

Issue resolution

Scheduling

Quality control

Documentation

Blueprint reading

Field support

Milestone tracking

Safety management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering/Construction Management/Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Please note:

• 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 is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for MEP Engineers to 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 of the site.
• Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
• Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Documenting each phase of the project.

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.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
• Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.

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.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Required Skills

Technical Capabilities

You should be familiar with the following software: Primavera, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Exchange, etc.