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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking Entry Level Field Engineers to support underground and foundations projects. This early-career role blends field work, office engineering, and estimating. Successful candidates will assist project teams with layout, takeoffs, daily reporting, safety activities, and coordination of field operations. Travel and relocation may be required as projects occur across North America.

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District overview

Confidential Client self-performs complex geotechnical and foundation construction across North America, delivering constructible, cost-efficient solutions for transportation, water/wastewater, power, mining, and telecommunications projects. Entry Level Engineers will rotate between field and office responsibilities and gain exposure to estimating, project controls, and specialty construction methods.

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What You’ll Do

• Field Engineering

• Assist in interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision

• Perform quantity calculations by taking measurements and determining percent complete for installed materials and work

• Support preparation of work plans and work packages

• Assist with field surveying, layout (elevation, control points), and compilation of as-built data

• Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets

• Help prepare Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and participate in jobsite safety reviews and toolbox talks

• Order and schedule material deliveries; plan and coordinate work groups on site

• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations as assigned

• Office Engineering

• Perform material takeoffs from drawings, specifications, and contract documents

• Perform basic engineering calculations and technical drafting to support field operations

• Prepare data, submittals, and transmittals for customers, vendors, and agencies

• Assist with purchase orders, minor solicitations, and subcontract paperwork

• Maintain project recordkeeping (daily reports, photos, RFIs, memoranda) and enter data into job cost systems

• Assist in generating change orders and as-built documentation for review

• Estimating

• Assist in reviewing historical data, production rates, and costs during bid preparation

• Complete plan & specification reviews to identify scope and risk areas

• Perform material and quantity takeoffs for assigned estimating tasks

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
• Previous construction or mining experience preferred but not required
• Strong desire to work in underground/foundations construction
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Strong work ethic, ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Critical thinking and planning skills
• Willingness to travel and relocate as projects require

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Other requirements & expectations

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines
• Professional communication and teamwork with supervisors, employees, and subcontractors
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and safety procedures
• May require overtime and weekend work as project schedules demand
• FIELD ROLES ONLY: work at varying locations and conditions

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Compensation & benefits

• Base salary range: $82,000/yr - $88,000/yr (actual pay depends on experience, education, skills, and location)
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plan with matching, paid time off, and employee assistance/wellness programs

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Keywords / other job titles

Other common names for this role: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer I

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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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