Entry-Level Engineer

The Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyThe Whiting-Turner Contracting CompanyCharlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Posted

8/21/2026

Employment

Full time

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Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The entry-level engineer will manage construction project aspects, including estimating, bidding, and budget tracking. They are also responsible for coordinating work with subcontractors, resolving field issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management. Strong communication skills and a foundational knowledge of engineering principles are required.

Key skills

Construction managementEstimatingBiddingBudget managementProject schedulingTechnical specificationsBlueprint readingQuality controlContract administrationSafety regulationsField supportChange order managementMechanical systemsElectrical systemsBuilding codes

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company

Industry

Construction

Employees

6,031

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

“How fortunate we all are to work in an industry that produces such a tangible work product that affects so many profoundly. All of us face difficult obstacles on all of our projects, but at the end of the day, we collectively turn around, look at what we’ve created, and it takes our breath away. It’s why we do it.” - Tim Regan, President and CEO Whiting-Turner provides construction management, general contracting, design-build and integrated project delivery services on projects small and large for a diverse group of customers. Since 1909, the firm has been guided by the principles of integrity, excellence and an unwavering dedication to customer delight. With offices nationwide, the firm’s over 4,000 salaried professionals provide depth of resources to service nationally and to build locally. The mission of Whiting-Turner is to build on our reputation for integrity, excellence, experience and leadership as the nation’s finest construction organization. Our demonstrated stability, industry standing and financial strength serves as a model for the construction industry. Our strategy to promote from within allows us to develop our talent and leadership internally and encourages employee retention. We perennially rank with the top domestic general building contractors by Engineering News-Record (ENR), and do so through internal growth, not acquisition. Whiting-Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and is committed to diversity in our workplaces.

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ConstructionEngineeringManagement & Leadership

Description

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. Whiting-Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, the entry-level engineer's 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 trade’s 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.   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. * Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers. * Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings. * Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.    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. * Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  

Requirements

  • Construction management
  • Estimating
  • Bidding
  • Budget management
  • Project scheduling
  • Technical specifications
  • Blueprint reading
  • Quality control
  • Contract administration
  • Safety regulations
  • Field support
  • Change order management
  • Mechanical systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Building codes

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