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Refrigeration Engineer

Norfolk, VA · On-site

$106K/yr

He/she works under the supervision to the First Assistant Engineer, and performs other duties as assigned. Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this ...

Emprise Corporation

Senior Marine Engineer

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

... First Assistant Engineer * Experience gained while serving in the military may be applicable towards meeting this requirement * Experience must demonstrate effective management of maintenance and ...

Rivers Casino

Facilities Engineer I

Portsmouth, VA · On-site

$21/hr

Perform preventative maintenance to equipment on a scheduled basis. * Assist Engineer II, III & IV as needed. * Handle routine calls, prioritized by guest service needs. * All other duties as ...

Alutiiq, LLC

Chief Engineer

Blackstone, VA · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

Project Management: • Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair ... State Stationary Engineers License. • Strong technical acumen in facility operations and ...

Alutiiq, LLC

Chief Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License (Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels, any horsepower) * U.S. State Stationary Engineers License * Must hold a District of Columbia (DC) 3rd ...

Alutiiq, LLC

Chief Engineer

Blackstone, VA · On-site

$83K - $105K/yr

Project Management: • Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair ... State Stationary Engineers License. • Strong technical acumen in facility operations and ...

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Chief Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License of Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels of any horsepower, OR * U.S. State Stationary Engineers License * Demonstrated certifications in ...

Koniag, Inc.

Chief Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$145K - $185K/yr

United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License of Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels of any horsepower, OR * U.S. State Stationary Engineers License * Demonstrated certifications in ...

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Chief Engineer

Arlington, VA

United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License of Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels of any horsepower, OR * U.S. State Stationary Engineers License * Demonstrated certifications in ...

Turner Construction

Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Interns. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project "on paper"

Turner Construction

Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Interns. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project "on paper"

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What is the difference between Assistant Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAssistant EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, often with some on-the-job trainingBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSupport roles in engineering projects, site supervision, or technical assistanceDesign, analysis, and development of mechanical systems, often in offices or labs
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, civil, and mechanical industriesDesign firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departments

Assistant Engineers typically perform supportive technical tasks and assist senior engineers, often with a diploma or bachelor's degree. Mechanical Engineers are responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and sometimes licensure. While both roles work within similar industries, Mechanical Engineers focus more on design and development, whereas Assistant Engineers support project execution and technical assistance.

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

Reston, VA • On-site

Turner Construction
Construction • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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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 Exempt
Position Description: Manage, evaluate and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality by the contract documents for the assigned areas. Has supervisory responsibility for Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns. The Assistant Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building parts of the project "on paper".
Reports to: Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:
  • Acting as liaison with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, other Turner job staff and owner's representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Having general knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, as well as the job estimate. Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
  • Managing the project budget.
  • Managing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
  • Negotiating change orders. Managing information on changes in the work; preparing an independent analysis, as required; obtaining and checking estimates for the changes from subcontractor; obtaining approval of the architect and owner; and resolving any conflicts.
  • Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records such as RFIs, close-out records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents.
  • Supervising Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including providing input on performance appraisals.
  • Preparing scope of work documents for trades.
  • Developing reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, change order logs and quality control.
  • Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be 84,000.00 - 95,000.00 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: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Utilizes leading-edge technologies such as BIM and LEAN. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works on-site at the constructionworksite where the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in this work environment is usually moderate to very loud.
*May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.
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.

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Turner Construction, headquartered in New York, NY, US, is a recognized leader in the construction industry. It was established in 1902 and has since curved its niche as one of the most reputable construction firms. Turner Construction provides a broad range of services like general contracting, construction management, design-build, and consulting. Devoted to environment-friendly building practices, it is considered a pioneer in green building and sustainability efforts. Their top-tier projects include Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and the United Nations Secretariat Building in New York City. The company's mission is to deliver an exceptional product by relentless commitment to their core principles – teamwork, integrity, commitment, and community.

Industry

Construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1902

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