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

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Field / Office Engineers to support underground and deep foundations projects. You’ll split time between the field and the office, learning hands-on construction and estimating skills while supporting safe, on-budget, and on-schedule execution.

• Field Engineering duties
• Assist interpretation of drawings and specifications for field crews and craft supervision
• Perform quantity calculations, measure installed materials, and track percent complete
• Help prepare work plans, work packages, and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs)
• Support field surveying and layout (elevations, control points) and compile as-built data
• Compile, process, and confirm daily labor timesheets
• Participate in safety reviews, toolbox talks, mass-safety meetings, and safety training
• Order and schedule material deliveries; plan, schedule, and coordinate work groups
• Provide field support and supervise subcontractor operations when assigned

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Office Engineering & Estimating

You’ll build office-side skills that support field work and bids.

• Perform material takeoffs, basic engineering calculations, and technical drafting
• Prepare submittals, transmittals, daily reports, photographs, RFIs, and memos
• Assist with purchase orders, minor solicitations, and subcontract administration
• Enter data into the job cost system and help review cost reports with jobsite management
• Assist in generating change orders and preparing as-built documentation
• Support district estimating: quantity takeoffs, time studies, cost estimating, and bid close-out

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Who You Are / Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• Previous construction or mining experience preferred but not required
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong work ethic; able to work independently and in teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel and relocate throughout your career as project locations vary
• Critical thinking and planning skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base compensation: $82,000/yr - $88,000/yr (actual pay may vary based on experience, education, skills, and location)
• Confidential Client offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans with matching, wellness and employee assistance programs, and paid time off.

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Location & Work Conditions

• Authoritative location: Kittery, ME (work may require travel to multiple project sites across North America)
• FIELD ROLES: may work in varied outdoors conditions; overtime and weekend work may be required
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to meet deadlines required

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Other details

Other common role titles: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer I.

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities 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.

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