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, a company in the mechanical construction (HVAC & plumbing) industry.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level BIM Project Engineer for a 9–12 month development role based in Atlanta, GA. This position is designed to provide hands-on exposure to preconstruction, virtual construction, fabrication workflows, field installation, and commissioning of mechanical systems. Responsibilities include:

• Support detailing of mechanical systems (ductwork, mechanical piping, plumbing)
• Coordinate trade and subcontractor work using BIM workflows
• Assist with project estimating and takeoffs
• Interact with suppliers, vendors, and fabrication shops
• Participate on-site with installation crews to learn field processes and sequencing
• Support virtual construction and clash coordination (Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Fabrication)
• Build strong working relationships with PMs, foremen, engineers, and other stakeholders

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BIM Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Management; OR
• Equivalent business/management degree with 1–2 years of project management experience overseeing technicians working with mechanical systems; OR
• If no degree, a minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience with plumbing, piping, or HVAC systems in office or field roles
• Comfortable in Windows environments with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, email, web-enabled applications, and databases
• Willingness to work both in the office and on active construction sites

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Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the construction industry, preferably mechanical contracting
• ~2 years managing mechanical work or projects
• Experience with Autodesk Fabrication, Revit, and Navisworks
• Exposure to account management and client-facing responsibilities
• Leadership training or participation in conferences/workshops

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to adapt to shifting project demands
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize drafting and coordination work
• Solid reasoning, math, and technical fundamentals
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance and to take on additional responsibilities
• High work ethic, project ownership, and professional conduct under pressure

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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; some on-site walking, climbing, and occasional lifting consistent with construction site activity
• Safety-first culture — commitment to continuous safety improvements and zero-incident goals

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated pay: $64,061 per year (estimated)

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Why Apply

• Structured training and a clear development path into Assistant Project Manager, BIM Project Manager, Engineer, or Sales Engineer roles
• Hands-on exposure to both virtual construction and field installation work
• Opportunity to build technical and client-facing skills within mechanical construction

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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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