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Entry Level Engineer

Entry Level Engineer

Whiting-TurnerPlano, TX, US
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This job posting is for opportunities located in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Tulsa.

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.

PROJECT ENGINEER (PE)

Whiting-Turner Project Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects.  Reporting to a Project Manager, the Project Engineer’s major duties include :

  • Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors.
  • Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of a safe work site.
  • Tracking project phase completion against milestones.

FIELD ENGINEER (FE)

Whiting-Turner Field Engineers are team members who help manage the work of subcontractors on construction sites.  Reporting to a Project Manager or Superintendent, the Field Engineer’s major duties include :

  • Coordinating and directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
  • Resolving and clarifying design issues.
  • Supporting creation of project budgets and schedules.
  • Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
  • Setting expectations for managing a safe work site and ensuring that work is performed safely.
  • Reviewing and documenting each trade’s work progress with respect to each project phase.
  • Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract documents.
  • Reviewing construction drawings, specifications and submittals.

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    Required Skills

    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.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.

    • Required Experience

    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.
  • Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product / material installation instructions and engineering / architectural drawings.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Experience with construction projects, mechanical / electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.

    • 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.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Suretrak, Primavera (or other scheduling software.
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    Entry Level Engineer • Plano, TX, US