Turner construction

Field Engineer - VA/DC (New College Grad 2026-2027)

Turner construction$75K — $88K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction, or related field
  • Preferred experience in building construction, engineering, or similar roles
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a team-oriented mindset
  • Demonstrates initiative and eagerness to learn
  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities
  • Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office
  • Basic understanding of scheduling programs is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Perform line and grade work for construction layout control
  • Assist in implementing the site safety program
  • Ensure subcontractors adhere to safety standards and regulations
  • Maintain contract documents and manage electronic records
  • Prepare Daily Construction Reports (DCRs)
  • Review work placements for compliance with accepted tolerances
  • Coordinate and verify contract drawings and specifications

Benefits

  • Flexible medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with financial benefits
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Wellness programs and resources
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonuses
  • End-of-year appreciation bonus
Full Job Description
Division:
Maryland

Project Location(s):
Reston, VA 20190 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Entry

Education:

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description: Assigned to a field operations team to assist in obtaining, evaluating and coordinating information needed to construct the project in accordance with contract documents and to assure work meets all safety standards, is within schedule requirements, and is constructed to the highest level of quality possible.

Reports to: Project Superintendent or Superintendents

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
  • Assist in implementation of site safety program as required.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Assist in maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
  • Assist in preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR's).
  • Review 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 preparation of project as-builts.
  • Assist in protection and promotion of interests of Turner and in related matters.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.


The salary range for this position is estimated to be 75,000.00 - 88,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:
  • 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 and ability to work within a team
  • Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
  • Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications
  • Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired


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 10 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote 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 sites 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.

About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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