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Entry-Level Engineer

Company:
Whiting-Turner Contracting Co
Location:
Columbus, OH, 43216
Posted:
February 10, 2026
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Description:

Entry-Level Engineer Category Construction Operations Job Location 445 Hutchinson Ave, Suite 142, Columbus, Ohio Position Type Full-Time/Regular 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.

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