Engineering Assistant/Field Engineer - NJBU 2025-2026

Division: New Jersey Main

Project Location(s): Bridgewater, NJ 08807 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Entry

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description: The ENGINEERING ASSISTANT is involved in the 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.
  
  
  

Position Description: 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.
  
  
  

Note: Depending on business need and location, you may be assigned to work at an active construction project site in one of our many specialties or in a department located at the main office.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 72,000.00 - 80,000.00 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 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 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.   

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.