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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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Engineer Associate role supports engineering projects and day-to-day engineering activities for a confidential client in the energy/utilities sector. You will apply engineering theory and analytical techniques to solve problems, support process improvements, and help deliver safe, reliable outcomes.

• Perform beginning-to-intermediate engineering tasks and analyses to support assigned objectives
• Apply analytical techniques to break problems into component parts and complete rigorous analysis
• Understand relationships between systems and equipment; recommend process or design enhancements
• Use scheduling techniques (CPM, PERT, flow charts) for project planning and budgeting
• Prepare technical reports, studies, improvement requisitions, and cost forecasts
• Coordinate routine work activities and provide guidance or training to junior staff as needed
• Identify routine and some non-routine problems; propose and implement corrective actions
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and across departments to drive results

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Minimum Qualifications & Who We’re Looking For

This is an entry-level position. Candidates should meet the minimum qualifications for the Engineer Associate level:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from a program accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission)
• Demonstrated analytical ability and familiarity with planning/scheduling techniques (e.g., CPM, PERT)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare technical reports
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Willingness to learn utility regulation, budgeting processes, and economic analysis techniques

Notes:

• Candidates with a Master’s degree from an ABET-accredited program may be considered for higher-level entry (Engineer level).
• A vice president or higher may waive the ABET requirement in certain circumstances.

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Preferred / Helpful Skills

• Coursework or experience in power systems, utility engineering, or related energy disciplines
• Experience or coursework in economic analysis and cost forecasting
• Familiarity with technical report writing and stakeholder coordination
• Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills

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Where You’ll Work

This position is on-site at one of the confidential client’s locations:

• New Albany, OH (on-site)
• Roanoke, VA (on-site)

Candidates should be willing/able to work on-site at one of the listed locations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Entry Level base: $84,000 (typical for Engineer Associate level)
• Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00 (grade SP20-007)
• In addition to base pay, the confidential client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee well-being, including standard medical, retirement, and development benefits.

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Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Physical Demand Level: S - Sedentary Work (exert up to 10 pounds occasionally; mostly sitting with occasional walking/standing)
• The role requires on-site presence at the specified location and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Equal Employment & Accommodations

Confidential client is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please let Careertakes know if you need an accommodation during the hiring process.

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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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