About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

As a BIM Project Engineer (entry-level, 9–12 month training assignment) you will join a multidisciplinary team and get hands-on exposure to preconstruction, virtual construction, fabrication, field installation and commissioning of mechanical systems. This role is designed to prepare you for advancement into Assistant Project Manager, BIM Project Manager, Engineer, or Sales Engineer roles.

• Participate in preconstruction processes and virtual construction workflows
• Produce detailed BIM deliverables for mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, plumbing)
• Coordinate design and clash-resolution with customers and other trades using Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Fabrication
• Support estimating and material takeoffs for mechanical projects
• Interact with suppliers, vendors, and subcontractors to verify components and lead times
• Work on-site with installation crews to understand field constraints and support startup/commissioning activities
• Build strong working relationships with project managers, field/shop foremen, virtual construction teams and engineers

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BIM Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management — OR an equivalent business/management degree focused on construction/engineering with 1–2 years’ project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systems
• If no degree, a minimum of 5+ years’ hands-on experience with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in the office or the field
• Proficient with Windows-based PC environments, word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-enabled applications and database software
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize drafting and coordination tasks to meet project schedules

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Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry, especially mechanical systems
• Two years of experience managing mechanical work on projects
• Experience with Autodesk Fabrication, Revit, and Navisworks
• Business acumen and/or account management experience (managing multiple customers)
• Leadership training or conference exposure

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, self-motivation and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing customer demands and project priorities
• Effective communicator across diverse groups (PMs, drafters, field staff, fabrication shops, etc.)
• Solid technical aptitude including math, reasoning and problem solving
• Self-starter who can manage priorities with minimal guidance and take on additional responsibilities as needed
• High level of project ownership and professional conduct; persistent and results-oriented under challenging circumstances

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Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Work performed in both normal office environments and on active construction project sites
• Limited exposure to physical risks; limited physical effort required
• Role includes both desk-based BIM/modeling/coordination work and periodic field time with installation crews

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated salary: $71,562 per year (estimated)
• Location: Atlanta, GA — this posting is for a position based in Atlanta, GA (on-site / mixed office & field)
• Employment type: Full-time; 9–12 month entry-level assignment with training and development toward longer-term roles

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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