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Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Washington

We are looking for an Applied Scientist to join the founding cohort of the Engineering and R\&D team within Leo Infrastructure and IP Security. The team defends the manufacturing lines, launch sites ...

We are looking for an Applied Scientist to join the founding cohort of the Engineering and R\&D team within Leo Infrastructure and IP Security. The team defends the manufacturing lines, launch sites ...

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Herndon, VA ยท On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Title Mechanical Engineering Intern Location Herndon, VA - Herndon, VA 20171 US (Primary) The ... AD&D; a 401(k) plan with a company match and immediate vesting; Flexible Spending Accounts and ...

... financial assistance mechanisms. * Proficiency with data management systems, CRM platforms ... Education or experience related to energy, engineering, or scientific R&D. Key Competencies:

SBIR Program Analyst

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$115K - $130K/yr

... financial assistance mechanisms. * Proficiency with data management systems, CRM platforms ... Education or experience related to energy, engineering, or scientific R&D. Key Competencies:

... financial assistance mechanisms. * Proficiency with data management systems, CRM platforms ... Education or experience related to energy, engineering, or scientific R&D. Key Competencies:

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Electrica l Engineer for our Fairfax, VA Headquarters ... mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, construction services, and energy modeling.

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Electrica l Engineer for our Fairfax, VA Headquarters ... mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, construction services, and energy modeling.

The Mechanical Engineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanical utilities for ... This individual may also delegate basic and fundamental tasks to entry-level engineers and ...

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Fairfax, VA ยท On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Electrica l Engineer for our Fairfax, VA Headquarters ... mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, construction services, and energy modeling.

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Entry Level R D Mechanical Engineer information

What is the difference between Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectEntry Level R&D Mechanical EngineerMechanical Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related fieldBachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development teams, innovation-focused settingsDesign offices, manufacturing facilities, product development teams
Employer & Industry UsageResearch institutions, tech companies, R&D departmentsManufacturers, engineering firms, product companies
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level R&D roles in mechanical engineeringDifferences in design-focused mechanical engineering roles

Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineers focus on developing new technologies and prototypes in research environments, while Mechanical Design Engineers primarily work on designing and improving existing products for manufacturing. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds but differ in daily tasks and work settings.

What cities in Washington are hiring for Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer jobs?

Cities in Washington with the most Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer job openings in Washington as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Entry-Level Engineer

Fort Washington, MD โ€ข On-site

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Constructionย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

$69K - $91K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description


Please note:
  • Applying for positions in multiple locations will result in a longer vetting process.
  • The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including the disabled and veterans.

Whiting-Turner is a national ENR Top 25 General Contractor looking for entry-level engineers to help manage all aspects of construction projects. Reporting to a project manager and/or a superintendent, the entry-level engineer's major duties include:
  • Coordinating work with project owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and site subcontractors and/or directing the work of all trades assigned to a construction work site.
  • Managing estimating and bidding processes and tracking costs to manage project budget.
  • Resolving and clarifying design issues.
  • Identifying and resolving field issues and change orders.
  • Writing contracts and purchase orders using company boilerplate language to document all ordered work, schedules, projected costs, change orders and technical specifications.
  • Participating in meetings to coordinate work and manage labor concerns.
  • Ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality standards and contract specifications.
  • Implementing project schedules including each task associated with project completion.
  • Documenting the technical, financial and personnel aspects of each project.
  • Reviewing project drawings, specifications, submittals and change orders.
  • Reviewing each trade's work progress with respect to each project phase.
  • Providing field support to construction superintendents to help ensure contract compliance, quality control and maintenance of the site.
  • Tracking project phase completion against milestones.
  • Setting expectations for managing a safe work site.
  • Documenting each phase of the project.

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:
  • General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
  • General knowledge of general construction processes, practices and work sites.
  • Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.
  • Ability to read and understand technical specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
  • Proficiency in scheduling including related scheduling software.

Basic qualifications for Entry-Level Engineer candidates include:
  • Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
  • Knowledge of engineering principles.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Required Skills
Basic qualifications for Project Engineer candidates include:
  1. Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline, Engineering Technology or Construction Management, Construction Technology.
  2. Knowledge of engineering principles.
  3. Knowledge of basic business principles sufficient to project and monitor expenses.
  4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
  5. Ability to read and understand technical specifications, technical manuals, product/material installation instructions and engineering/architectural drawings.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  7. Experience with construction projects, mechanical/electrical systems, building materials, building mechanics or working with craft workers.

Whiting-Turner will train qualified candidates to develop:
  1. General knowledge of safety regulations, ANSI standards, local and state building codes, environmental codes, availability of industry-specific codes and guidelines.
  2. General knowledge of construction processes, practices and work sites.
  3. Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Primavera (or other scheduling software.)