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, Civil & Utility Engineering Services.

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Utility Engineer I to support delivery of high-quality, constructable civil and utility engineering deliverables. Working under a licensed Professional Engineer, you will assist with plans, reports, design and construction documents, cost estimates, permitting, and field work while developing technical skills and progressing toward licensure.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Utility practice needs a collaborative early-career engineer who can contribute in both office and field settings.

• Assist with client communications and attend meetings as required
• Produce engineering plans, design documents, and construction deliverables using CAD and engineering software
• Visit project and construction sites to collect data, monitor progress, and support field activities
• Support project quality-control activities and ensure accuracy of assigned work
• Perform design computations and prepare project submittals under supervision
• Assist in preparing specifications, permits, studies, quantity takeoffs, and construction cost estimates
• Track assignments against schedule and budget; communicate status to project managers
• Participate in training, software skill development, and professional development activities
• Pursue Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification and eventual Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

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What Success Looks Like

Success means producing accurate, well-organized, and constructable engineering work that meets quality, schedule, and budget goals. You will demonstrate growing technical independence, clear communication with clients and team members, attention to detail during field visits, and a proactive commitment to professional growth and licensure.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Biosystems Engineering, or related engineering discipline
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level)
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar CAD tools)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites, including occasional overnight travel
• Ability to perform both office and field tasks (sit at computer, stand/walk on sites, lift ~25 lbs)
• Strong written/verbal communication, organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and around construction environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay (from source posting): $52,056 per year — actual compensation will be based on experience and certifications
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Opportunities for advancement, technical training, and licensure support
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement (where applicable)

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Location & Travel

This role is based in East Gadsden, AL. The position requires regular travel to project and construction sites and occasional overnight travel.

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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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