Entry Level Engineer

Entry Level Engineer =====================

Category: Construction Operations Job Location: 5370 Kietzke Lane Suite 100 Reno Nevada Position Type: Full-Time, Regular

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 Entry-Level Engineers are team members who help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a Project Manager and/or a Superintendent, the Entry-Level Engineers 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 trades 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.

Required Skills ---------------

• 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.