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.

---

What You’ll Do

Entry-level Civil / Structural Engineer to support hydropower, pumped-storage, and dam safety projects. Work under the direction of project engineers and experienced staff on design, inspections, field investigations, and project documentation.

• Perform routine engineering assignments under guidance from Project Engineers and lead staff.
• Assist with preparation and review of design criteria, calculations, drawings, permitting documents, construction specifications, and bid packages.
• Support inspections and condition assessments of existing facilities; participate in field inspections and data collection.
• Prepare inspection, analysis, and technical reports.
• Provide construction oversight when required; periodic field work and overnight travel expected.
• Work independently on smaller scopes and support lead engineers on larger, multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate with mechanical, hydrology/hydraulics, geotechnical, electrical, and environmental team members as needed.

---

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering (or closely related field).
• Experience with Microsoft Office and structural design/analysis software such as AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, TEDDS, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to handle multiple assignments and priorities.

---

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field.
• Engineer Intern (EI) / Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred — candidates without EIT may be hired as Structural Designer and are expected to pursue certification for career advancement.
• Previous internship or relevant engineering experience.
• Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply. Local candidates preferred.

---

Compensation & Benefits

• Contract-to-hire pay range: $31.00 - $35.00 per hour. Individual pay within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors.
• If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental & vision, 401(k), voluntary life & AD&D, short/long-term disability, HSA, transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and applicable paid time off. Benefits and eligibility vary by classification and length of employment.

---

Job Type & Location

• Position type: Contract to hire (expected conversion to direct hire based on performance and business need).
• Location: Portland, ME (hybrid work arrangement).
• Workplace: Hybrid with periodic fieldwork and some overnight travel required.
• Application deadline: anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

---

About the Confidential Client

Our confidential client is a leading engineering services organization specializing in hydropower, dam safety, and related infrastructure projects. The team is multidisciplinary and collaborative, providing opportunities to grow technical skills across structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and environmental disciplines.

---

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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.