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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Position summary

This is an entry-level engineering role for a Confidential Client in the Energy, Oil & Gas industry. The role requires performing beginning-to-intermediate level engineering assignments, supporting projects that require analytical problem solving, coordination with peers, and participation in budgeting and planning activities.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve diverse problems and complete assigned analyses.
• Break complex problems into component steps and perform the analysis necessary for each step.
• Understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment and recommend enhancements to business processes.
• Coordinate routine work activities within the team or department to accomplish project objectives.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, improvement requisitions, and budget/forecast inputs.
• Use scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts) for planning and tracking work.
• Provide training and guidance to less-experienced staff as needed.
• Identify routine problems, initiate corrective actions, and escalate complex issues appropriately.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and peers across the organization to get work completed and drive consensus.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (required for Engineer Associate level).
• Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program may qualify candidates for placement at the Engineer level.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with standard project scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT).
• Effective written and verbal communication; able to develop and present technical reports.
• Demonstrated teamwork, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with basic economic analysis techniques, and a desire to learn utility regulation and financing concepts.
• Makes decisions consistent with established policies and demonstrates sound risk awareness.

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Education & Experience

• Entry-level: Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• Higher-level engineer roles may require additional education, certifications, or experience (these roles are posted at multiple grade levels).
• Exceptional candidates from non-ABET programs may be considered if approved at the appropriate leadership level.

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Location & Work Type

• On-site — Roanoke, VA (This listing uses the authoritative job location: Roanoke, VA).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range (provided by the client): $74,551 — $128,688 per year.
• Entry-level pay reference listed by the client: $84,000 per year.
• The Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being (medical, retirement, paid time off, and other standard benefits—details provided during the hiring process).

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Physical Demands

• Sedentary work classification: exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. Involves sitting most of the time with occasional walking or standing.

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Why This Role Matters

• You’ll join a technical team that supports reliable energy delivery. This position is a strong foundation for career growth within the Energy, Oil & Gas sector and offers opportunities to develop technical, planning, and leadership skills.

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Application notes

• This role is posted at multiple grade levels; the minimum qualifications above apply to the Engineer Associate level.
• Careertakes will support candidate matching; final hiring decisions are made 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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