Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer-Pitt 2024-2025
5 Days Old
Pittsburgh Main
Project Location(s):
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Entry
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Non-Exempt
PositionDescription: Engineering Assistant
The EngineeringAssistant is involved inengineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division(SPD) or in other Business Unit departments.
Reports To: Project Engineer or Engineer
EssentialDuties & 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 positionwill be assigned to the field operations team & will assist in obtaining,evaluating, & coordinating all information needed to construct the projectin accordance with the contract documents & to assure that the work meetsall safety standard, is within schedule requirements, & is constructed tothe highest level of quality possible. The Field Engineer in the performance of its duties shall be responsiblefor 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 fromaccredited 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, desireto 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 arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job,the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, orfeel; reach with hands & arms; talk or hear and taste or smell.
- Theemployee is frequently required to stand & walk.
- The employee is occasionallyrequired to climb or balance & stoop, kneel, or crouch.
- The employee mustfrequently lift &/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Specific vision abilitiesrequired 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
- Location:
- Pittsburgh