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, Utility & Power 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 engineering role supports the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility and power systems. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop engineering documents, support project execution, and build foundational technical and project-management skills.

• Apply engineering principles, design criteria, and standard engineering software to support power-related system design and construction
• Assist in preparing project estimates and evaluating engineering design options
• Prepare and review construction specifications, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Conduct quality-assurance reviews of contractor designs, cost estimates, and construction packages
• Support planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of utility infrastructure
• Assist in the development and implementation of engineering standards and design criteria
• Support construction and maintenance teams during project execution and day-to-day operations
• Estimate project materials and assist with procurement planning
• Prepare, review, and transmit construction packages and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with company, industry, and regulatory engineering standards
• Promote and model a strong safety culture and safe work practices

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Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited institution
• 0–5 years of engineering or related industry experience (internships, co-ops, or utility/power industry experience preferred)
• Motivated to learn, follow established procedures, and take direction from senior engineers
• Able to work collaboratively with engineers, plant personnel, contractors, and vendors

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Required Skills

• Basic understanding of engineering fundamentals and design processes
• Familiarity with engineering design tools and software
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documents
• Basic estimating and project support abilities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to continuous learning

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Core Competencies

• Safety-first mindset
• Engineering fundamentals and technical accuracy
• Problem solving and analysis
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Team collaboration and stakeholder focus
• Technical documentation and standards compliance
• Continuous learning and professional growth

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Why Join

This position is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who want hands-on exposure to utility and power system projects and a clear path to build technical skills and field experience while supporting impactful infrastructure work for a 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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.