Entry-Level Engineer

About the Role

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is seeking entry-level engineers to manage all aspects of construction projects in the Washington, DC Metro Area. This role reports to a project manager and/or a superintendent.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
• Direct the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
• Manage estimating and bidding processes and track costs to manage project budget.
• Resolve and clarify design issues.
• Identify and resolve field issues and change orders.
• Write contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders, and technical specifications.
• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Implement project schedules, including each task associated with project completion.
• Document the technical, financial, and personnel aspects of each project.
• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and change orders.
• Review each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
• Provide field support to construction superintendents to ensure contract compliance, quality control, and maintenance of the site.
• Track project phase completion against milestones.
• Set expectations for managing a safe work site.
• Document each phase of the project.

Training and Development

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:

• General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, and industry-specific codes and guidelines.
• General knowledge of 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or Construction Technology.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers is developed through training.