Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant; Construction General Contractor

Position: 2025-2026 Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant (Construction General Contractor)
Division:
Seattle Main

Project Location(s):
Seattle, WA 98134 USA

Minimum Years

Experience:

Travel Involved: 0-10% Job Type: Regular Job Classification:
Entry

Education:

Bachelors Degree Job Family:

Construction Compensation:

Salaried Non-Exempt

TURNER CONSTRUCTION IS HIRING 2026 GRADS!

Turner Construction is the leading general builder in the United States performing work in market segments including Healthcare, Education, Sports, Residential, Biotech, and Commercial Office. Our company has earned international recognition for undertaking complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for our clients, employees and community. While we build buildings, our true goal is to enrich the communities where we live and work.

We know choosing an employer to begin your career with is stressful, which is why Turner prides itself on its career development and training programs. With more than 1,500 national projects each year, we ensure each individual's career path is fulfilling and dynamic. We seek to employ thought-provoking leaders who excel in a fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environment. We encourage eager learners who share our company's values of sustainable building and creating inclusive and diverse workplaces to apply.

Position

Description:

Involved in 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 and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples and 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.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 80,000. 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;

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