About Careertakes

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Overview

This Design Engineer I role supports traffic control and DOT permitting work within a gas programs / distribution design team. The position is designated as remote for candidates based in the New England area (MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, or NY) but requires occasional in‑office, client meeting, training, or field/project site presence. The role focuses on preparing traffic control plans, supporting client DOT permitting, and contributing to safe, compliant underground utility designs.

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What You’ll Do

You will join a technical team delivering gas distribution and permitting solutions and will:

• Support preparation of Traffic Control Plans and DOT permit submittals.
• Assist senior engineers with underground utility design tasks for natural gas distribution projects.
• Review project specifications and coordinate design inputs to meet scope, schedule, and quality targets.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients about project status, assumptions, and design clarifications.
• Travel occasionally to project sites for field work, data collection, or stakeholder meetings.
• Learn and apply best practices for safe, regulatory-compliant design under technical guidance.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel occasionally to project sites.
• Entry-level candidates (1–3 years) are encouraged to apply; recent 2026 graduates welcome.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with traffic control plan preparation and DOT permitting processes.
• Basic knowledge of gas distribution design or underground utility practices is a plus.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to manage multiple small project tasks.

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What We Offer

• Salary range: $70,000–$80,000 annually (exempt).
• Comprehensive benefits including company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Paid time off and eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Supportive, inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth and technical mentorship.
• Remote work with expectations for occasional on-site collaboration and field support.

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Location & Work Arrangement

• Remote (telecommute) — role is available to candidates based out of the New England area (MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME, or NY).
• Must be able to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or field work (including sites in and around Marlborough, MA).
• Reasonable accommodations are provided during the hiring process and employment in compliance with federal and state law.

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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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