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, Energy, Oil & Gas.

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

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Role overview

This entry-level engineering role supports technical and project work across utility/energy operations. You will apply engineering fundamentals and analytical techniques to complete assignments, support process improvements, and prepare technical documentation. The hiring organization is listed as Confidential Client.

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What you’ll do

• Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve routine and moderately complex problems.
• Break problems into components, perform necessary analysis, and recommend practical solutions.
• Support business-process improvements and recommend enhancements to existing workflows.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, improvement requisitions, and clear documentation for stakeholders.
• Coordinate work activities with peers and other groups to meet project objectives and schedules.
• Use scheduling tools and methods (CPM, PERT, flow charts) to support budget and project planning.
• Provide training and guidance to less experienced team members as needed.
• Make decisions within established policies and escalate when appropriate.
• Network across teams to resolve issues, build consensus, and drive results.

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What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (minimum requirement for Engineer Associate level).
• Entry-level candidates with a Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program may be considered at the Engineer level.
• Demonstrated analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and familiarity with economic analysis techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare clear technical reports.
• Ability to work well in teams, identify stakeholders, and navigate cross-functional relationships.
• Familiarity with project scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn utility regulation, financing basics, and company processes.
• Note: Senior-level/engineer positions may have higher education, experience, or certification requirements. A senior executive may waive the ABET requirement in limited circumstances.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• Internship or co-op experience in energy, utilities, or a related engineering field.
• Coursework or experience in economic analysis, process improvement, or systems thinking.
• Exposure to project cost forecasting and budget planning.

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Where you’ll work

On-site at one of the following locations:

• New Albany, OH
• Roanoke, VA

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Compensation & benefits

• Entry Level starting pay referenced: $84,000 (listed by client).
• Compensation range for posted grade: $74,551 – $128,688 per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package included (medical, retirement, paid time off, etc.) as provided by the hiring organization.

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Physical & work requirements

• Sedentary work classification: occasional lifting up to 10 pounds; mostly desk-based with intermittent walking or standing.

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Why this role

This position is an excellent opportunity to start your engineering career in the energy sector with hands-on project exposure, mentoring, and pathways for advancement. You’ll develop technical, planning, and communication skills while contributing to safe and reliable operations for a major utility organization (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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