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Field Engineer/Engineering Assistant - Huntsville 2025

Turner Construction Company
United States, Alabama, Huntsville
245 Finney Road Southwest (Show on map)
Dec 06, 2024
Division: Huntsville Main
Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35824 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved: 10-20%
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Entry
Education: Bachelors Degree
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

College Recruits 2024-2025

This req serves to support full-time entry level opportunities available within the Huntsville BU beginning January 2025 through October 2025. Specific opportunities available will be directly related to active and ongoing work available in the Huntsville, AL area as well as available remote project assignments throughout our region. Specific assignments of candidates hired will be finalized one month prior to anticipated start date.

Field Engineer

Position
Description:
The Field Engineer position will be assigned to the field operations team
and will assist in obtaining, evaluating and coordinating all information needed to construct
the project in accordance with the contract documents and to assure that
the work meets all safety standards, is within schedule requirements, and
is constructed to the highest level of quality possible. The Field
Engineer in the performance of its duties shall be responsible for the
protection and promotion of the interest of Turner and all matters.

Reports To: Project
Superintendent or Superintendents
Essential Duties
& Responsibilities:

  • Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
  • Assist in the implementation of the site safety program as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Assist in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web based.
    documents for field operations.
  • Assist in the preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR's).
  • Review all 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 the preparation of project as-builts.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Engineering
Assistant

Position
Description:
Involved in engineering and administration of projects, in the
Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments.
Reports to: Project
Engineer or Engineer
Essential Duties
& 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.

Qualifications
for a Field Engineer:

  • Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering,
    Construction or relevant education. Building construction, engineering, or equivalent
    experience preferred.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, desire to learn, ability to
    communicate well both verbally and in writing, proficient with computer applications as
    required to perform responsibilities.
  • A basic understanding of scheduling programs preferred.

Physical
Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,
the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or
feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee
is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required
to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently
lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral
vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work
Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee
regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee
is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or
airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock.
The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

Qualifications
for an Engineering Assistant:

  • Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education and/or a bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
  • Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
    Knowledge of general contract, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications also desirable
  • Must have good interpersonal and teamwork skills, desire to learn, ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
  • Should be proficient with computer applications as required to perform responsibilities.

Physical
Demands:
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach
with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor
and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by
this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and
the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety
of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction
work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must
regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up
to 50 pounds.

Work
Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed
to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to
airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment
is usually moderate to very loud.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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