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Field Engineer/Engineering Assistant-2026 (Nashville)

Turner Construction Company · Nashville, TN · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time

Engineering Assistant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Aid in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples.
  • Aid in communication of information across all levels of project team.
  • Aid 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.
  • Aid in maintaining and updating contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
  • Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
  • Aid Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
  • Aid in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
  • Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Field Engineer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform line and grade work for building layout and control as required.
  • Assist in the implementation of the site safety program as required and ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
  • Aid in the maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents for field operations.
  • Aid 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 and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
  • Aid in the preparation of project as-builts.
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications for a Field Engineer

  • Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
  • Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
  • 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.

Qualifications for an Engineering Assistant

  • Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
  • Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
  • 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.

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