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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Position Overview

This is an entry-level Field / Office Engineer role supporting underground and deep foundations projects for a Confidential Client operating across North America. The role blends hands-on fieldwork, office engineering support, and district estimating activities. Candidates should be pursuing or hold a degree in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, or Construction Management and be willing to travel and relocate as projects require.

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What You’ll Do

• Support field crews by interpreting drawings and specifications, performing layout, and compiling as-built and survey data.
• Calculate quantities and percent complete for materials and installed work.
• Help prepare work plans, work packages, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and maintain daily field records (timesheets, photos, daily reports).
• Assist with field safety activities: toolbox talks, jobsite safety reviews, and training.
• Order and schedule materials, coordinate deliveries, and support subcontractor supervision.
• Perform office engineering tasks: material takeoffs, basic engineering calculations, drafting support, and submittal preparation.
• Enter data in job cost systems, assist with cost report reviews, and support change order preparation.
• Support the estimating team with plan/spec reviews, quantity takeoffs, historical-data analysis, and bid preparation.
• Participate in project and estimating reviews; provide practical, constructible recommendations for field operations.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing) in Civil, Mining, Mechanical, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.
• Prior construction or mining experience preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working in the underground construction industry and willing to be both field- and office-based.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to work independently and on teams.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel and relocate during your career as projects dictate.
• Critical thinking and basic planning skills.

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Nice-to-Have / Other Experience

• Field surveying or layout experience.
• Familiarity with job cost systems, RFIs, and change order processes.
• Prior exposure to tunneling, deep foundations, or heavy civil construction.

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Location & Travel

• Primary job location: Lake Charles, LA (project locations vary). Confidential Client operates nationally — assignments can take you across the U.S. and sometimes into Canada. Flexibility to travel and relocate is expected for this role.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base Compensation: $82,000 — $88,000 per year (actual pay may vary by experience, education, skills, and location).
• Comprehensive benefits for full-time staff including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off.

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What to Expect from the Careertakes Process

• Careertakes will coordinate the initial screening and facilitate introductions to the Confidential Client.
• We aim to give clear timelines and feedback; AI tools may assist resume screening, but hiring decisions are made by people.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruiting process — contact Careertakes if you need assistance.

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Common alternate job titles: Office Engineer, Project Engineer, Field Engineer, Engineer I
• Work environment: Field conditions for some assignments; standard office environment for other duties. Overtime and weekend work may be required depending on project needs.

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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.