Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer-Pitt 2024-2025

Turner Construction
Pittsburgh, PA
Category Construction
Job Description

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.


Qualifications:

  • Two years of college education from
    accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.

  • Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience preferred.
    Knowledge of general contract, subcontract documents, drawings, &
    specifications is also desirable.
  • Must have good interpersonal skills, desire
    to learn, ability to communicate well both verbally & 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 & arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
  • The
    employee is frequently required to stand & walk.
  • The employee is occasionally
    required to climb or balance & stoop, kneel, or crouch.
  • The employee must
    frequently lift &/or move up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities
    required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision,
    peripheral vision, depth perception & ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may regularly work in an office setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at 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 the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.



Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor