Construction Engineer - Entry-Level

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Fredericksburg, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

We are currently seeking entry-level Construction Engineering to assist our regional Responsible Charge Engineers in the construction management and inspection of Federal, State and local government construction projects throughout Virginia. The Construction Engineer uses engineering principles to solve construction problems in the design, procurement, delivery and close-out of construction projects.

Responsibilities include progressively increasing involvement in: construction management and inspection, including providing inspection services on projects; contract management and administration; change management, including evaluation and negotiation of change orders; office engineering, including project records management and materials certification; inspection project elements and testing of materials; project controls, including CPM Scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting and risk management; and project close-out, including finalization of payments and documentation. Work performed under the supervision of a licensed engineer.

Position includes working at client site(s) and construction project locations as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil or construction engineering or civil engineering technology from an ABET accredited program
• Prior experience performing construction engineering, inspection and testing preferred. VDOT, ACI, DEQ and other industry certifications preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate orally/written at all levels of the organization
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Must be willing to work nights and overtime, when required by the project assignment
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to commute to our Fairfax and Fredericksburg locations
• Resume
• A copy of current, or most recent, school transcript (If you are applying via a 3rd party site that does not allow attachments, please email transcript to [email protected] [[email protected]])

Nice To Haves

• VDOT certifications
• OSHA-10
• ACI/WACEL certifications

Responsibilities

• construction management and inspection, including providing inspection services on projects
• contract management and administration
• change management, including evaluation and negotiation of change orders
• office engineering, including project records management and materials certification
• inspection project elements and testing of materials
• project controls, including CPM Scheduling, cost estimating, budgeting and risk management
• project close-out, including finalization of payments and documentation

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees