The Role
The Engineer role is your opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of our business from day one.
From formal training to mentorship, you’ll develop the technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen of seasoned experts. Atkinson’s network of companies spans every stage of construction, giving you room to explore, specialize, and grow.
The Engineer provides administrative and technical services in the fields of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration. Along with job site project managers and superintendents, engineers have responsibilities in overall project oversight and may be assigned to a particular section, subcontractor, or other facet(s) of the project.
Responsibilities
Your first few years with Atkinson will be defined by dynamic Career Building Experiences, where you will be exposed to:
Project Management: Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects.
Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions
Document Control - Manage the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process
Support Crews and Trades - Stay ahead of the crew's needs, making sure they are efficient in their work
Field Management: Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our job sites.
Quality Control and Safety - Monitor work with emphasis on quality and safety
Project Schedule - Assist with schedule management and site logistics
Critical Thinking - Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and coordination
Project Development: Understand how we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing.
Budgeting - Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
Estimating - Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects
Basic Qualifications
Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026
Interest and passion for the construction industry
What a Successful Candidate Looks Like
We look for individuals who embody these core principles:
Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally (dress, demeanor), and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success and always maintain a positive attitude.
Delivery & Performance: Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Atkinson's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.
Learning & Growth: Immerse yourself in Atkinson's culture, your team, and your community. Fulfill Atkinson Civil College learning requirements. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning – be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.
The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying…