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

This entry-level Design Engineer role supports a Confidential Client’s engineering projects with a mix of field assessments and remote design work. Typical responsibilities include:

• Perform field assessments and collect site information, measurements, and project details
• Document field conditions, site measurements, and project notes clearly and accurately
• Translate field information into accurate designs and project documentation
• Create and update design deliverables while working remotely
• Review field and design documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies between field conditions and design
• Balance workload between fieldwork and design tasks (approximately 50% field / 50% design)

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Recent graduate or entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply
• Comfortable working independently in both remote and field environments
• Ability to travel locally throughout the assigned territory for site visits
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation skills, and attention to detail

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Logistics & Details

• Location: Richmond, VA (position is telecommute/remote with regular local travel)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Work model: Remote (telecommute) with local field visits — expect roughly 50% onsite fieldwork
• Estimated salary: $72,355 per year (estimated)
• You will be employed directly by a Confidential Client; Careertakes facilitates the recruitment process

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Why Join

• Hands-on design experience combined with regular field exposure — ideal for early-career engineers
• Opportunity to build strong documentation and coordination skills across project teams
• Supportive hiring process via Careertakes; selected candidates will be employed by the Confidential Client

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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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