Field Engineer/Engineering Assistant - NJBU 2026-2027
About The Position
The Field Engineer is assigned to a field operations team to assist in obtaining, evaluating, and coordinating information needed to construct the project in accordance with contract documents and to assure work meets all safety standards, is within schedule requirements, and is constructed to the highest level of quality possible. The Engineering Assistant is involved in the engineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments. Depending on business need and location, you may be assigned to work at an active construction project site in one of our many specialties or in a department located at the main office.
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
- Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
- Assist in implementation of site safety program as required.
- Ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
- Assist in maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
- Assist in preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR’s).
- Review work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted tolerances.
- Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
- Assist in preparation of project as-builts.
- Assist in protection and promotion of interests of Turner and in related matters.
- 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
- medical coverage
- dental coverage
- vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- wellness benefits
- voluntary legal plan
- identity theft
- life insurance
- short-term disability coverage
- long-term disability coverage
- paid vacation
- wellness/sick time
- holidays
- paid parental leave
- tuition reimbursement
- employee referral bonuses
- end-of-year appreciation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
