Construction Project Engineer
The Construction Project Engineer role at Confidential Client is a hands-on, field-based position supporting the construction, installation, commissioning, and startup of a renewable energy facility converting food waste to energy. This early-career opportunity involves close collaboration with contractors and project teams to ensure compliance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to a landmark industrial project with significant environmental impact. The role offers practical experience in industrial construction and project engineering, fostering rapid technical growth and career advancement.
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, renewable energy and industrial construction.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What We Offer
This is a field-based Construction Project Engineer role working on a first-of-its-kind food waste-to-renewable-energy facility near Burley (Twin Falls area), ID. Our Confidential Client offers:
- $95,000 - $140,000 annual salary (DOE)
- Relocation assistance when eligible
- Per diem for qualified candidates
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Hands-on experience with industrial construction, commissioning, and startup
- Direct exposure to project leadership and contractors
- Clear career paths into Project Engineering and Project Management
Why Early-Career Engineers Apply
This position accelerates technical growth and experience by providing real-world, on-site responsibility early in your career:
- Rapid exposure to mechanical, process, and utility systems
- Equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and startup experience
- Daily contractor coordination, field problem-solving, and construction planning
- Strong foundation for senior engineering or construction leadership roles
What You’ll Do
- Support field engineering during construction and equipment installation
- Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and project teams
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents
- Monitor field work to verify design intent and project requirements are met
- Assist troubleshooting of technical and construction-related issues
- Conduct inspections and support QA/QC activities
- Maintain construction documentation and track field changes
- Support project schedules and daily construction activities
- Participate in equipment testing, commissioning, and startup
- Promote a safe and productive jobsite and communicate progress to stakeholders
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Industrial, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and plans
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Interest in industrial construction, renewable energy, manufacturing, or process facilities
- Ability to work onsite in the Twin Falls / Burley, ID area
Preferred Qualifications
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain
- Internship, co-op, or hands-on construction/maintenance experience
- Experience with industrial, manufacturing, water/wastewater, or energy projects
- Exposure to mechanical/process systems, utilities, or equipment installation
- Experience working with contractors, trades, or field personnel
- Commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, or field-operations experience
Who Thrives Here
Successful candidates often come from:
- Industrial construction projects
- Water and wastewater facilities
- Food processing and manufacturing operations
- Renewable energy or power-generation projects
- EPC or design-build organizations
- Construction management and engineering internship programs
Why This Role Stands Out
This is a hands-on, field-first engineering role — not a typical office job. You’ll be at the center of construction, commissioning, and startup activities for a high-impact renewable energy facility, seeing the direct results of your work and developing skills that accelerate career growth.
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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