2026 Portland Entry Level Engineering Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

About the role

Turner Construction is seeking 2026 graduates for an entry-level position involving engineering and administration of projects within the Special Projects Division (SPD) or other Business Unit departments. This role reports to a Project Engineer or Engineer.

Essential duties & responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples; assist in communication of information across all levels of project team
• Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFI's)
• Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors
• Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation
• Assist in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties
• Assist Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule
• Assist in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

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

• Frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear
• Frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly required to be mobile; occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances
• Occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Work environment

• Regularly works in an office or remote setting with noise level usually quiet to moderate
• May occasionally work at construction work sites where exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock
• Noise level at construction sites is usually moderate to loud
• Required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws