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, 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

As an Entry Level Field Engineer for a confidential client, you will support both field and office engineering tasks across geotechnical, tunneling, and foundation projects.

• Assist with interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations and material takeoffs from drawings and contract documents
• Support field surveying and layout (elevations, control points) and compile as-built data
• Help prepare work plans, work packages, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), daily reports, and RFIs
• Assist with daily labor timesheet processing and basic project recordkeeping (photos, correspondence)
• Participate in jobsite safety reviews, toolbox talks, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries and help coordinate subcontractor work
• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations
• Enter data into job-cost systems and assist in reviewing cost reports with site management
• Support estimating activities: quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, and bid review

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Where You’ll Work

This role primarily supports heavy civil and underground foundation projects across North America. Work locations vary by project and can include metropolitan and rural sites. Travel and relocation may be required over the course of your career depending on project assignments.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Entry-level candidates encouraged; previous construction or mining experience is a plus
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong desire to work in underground construction, tunneling, and deep foundations
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Critical thinking, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently or on a team
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $82,000/yr - $88,000/yr (actual compensation varies with experience, education, skillset, and location)
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, typically including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan with matching, employee assistance/wellness programs, and paid time off
• Career development, travel opportunities, and exposure to large-scale civil and geotechnical projects

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Other Requirements & Working Conditions

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions and work safely around equipment and construction operations
• May work overtime and weekends as required
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: work at various locations and in varying site conditions

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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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