2026 Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant (Construction General Contractor)
About The Position
TURNER CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2026 GRADS! Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work. We know choosing an employer to begin your career with is stressful, which is why Turner prides itself on its career development and training programs. With more than 1,500 national projects each year, we ensure each individual’s career path is fulfilling and dynamic. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply. Position Description: Involved in engineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments.
Requirements
- Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education
- Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
- Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn
- Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
- Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications
Nice To Haves
- Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred
- Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired.
Responsibilities
- Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples and assist in communication of information across all levels of project team.
- Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFI’s).
- Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
- Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
- Assist in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
- Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
- Assist Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
- Assist in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
- Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
