Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer-Pitt 2025-2026 - copy

Turner Construction Co

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Construction Schedule, Contract Management, Contract Requirements, Contract Review, Maintain Compliance, Project Engineering, Regulations, Request for Information (RFI), Safety Codes, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Time Management, User Documentation
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position Description: Engineering Assistant

The Engineering Assistant is 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 & reviewing information & approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data & samples.
  • Assist in the communication of this information across all levels of the project team.
  • Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission & responses for Requests for Information (RFI's).
  • Assist in preparing estimates for changes in the work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
  • Study contract drawings, specifications, & shop drawings to ensure proper coordination & installation.
  • Assist in the maintenance & updating of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, & project logs.
  • Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
  • Assist engineering to ensure that materials & equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedule.
  • Assist in the preparation of final records for the project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance Manuals, etc.
  • If assigned to another Business Unit department, will perform the requisite duties & responsibilities.

Position Description: Field Engineer

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

Reports To: Project Superintendent or Superintendent

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform line & grade work for building layout & control as required.
  • Assist in the implementation of the site safety program as required & ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards & all applicable safety codes & regulations.
  • Assist in the maintenance of contract documents & 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 & shop drawings to ensure proper coordination & installation.
  • Assist in the preparation of project as-builts.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

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Turner Construction Co