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

This Contract-to-Hire Project Engineer role supports large-scale industrial construction and engineering projects (aviation, logistics, distribution, postal, food & beverage). Working with a confidential client, you'll support planning and execution, coordinate between office and field teams, and develop into a project leadership role.

• Support project planning, coordination, and execution from kickoff through completion
• Work directly with clients, owners, vendors, and internal project teams
• Track project schedules, budgets, action items, and deliverables
• Coordinate between office and field personnel to ensure project success
• Assist with submittals, RFIs, reports, logs, and project documentation
• Support technical problem-solving on conveyor and material handling systems, structural steel, and related industrial systems
• Travel to project sites as needed
• Develop skills toward independently leading projects

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 0–3 years relevant experience — recent graduates and entry-level candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Bluebeam experience preferred
• AutoCAD experience is a plus

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What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Direct interaction with project owners and end users
• Fast-track development into Project Management
• Exposure to multiple industries and project types
• Mentorship and technical training provided

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Work Environment & Benefits

• Casual, team-oriented culture
• Hybrid flexibility: typically 1 remote day per week after ramp-up (role is primarily site/office-based)
• 401(k) with company match, profit sharing (eligibility may apply)
• Competitive PTO package and performance-based compensation growth
• Medical, dental & vision (if eligible), HSA options, short/long-term disability, life insurance options
• Strong long-term career advancement opportunities

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Job Type & Location

• Employment type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire) — Full time
• Location: Federal Heights, CO (work will be on-site at project locations with some office/hybrid flexibility)

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Compensation

• Pay range: $48.00 – $65.00 per hour
• Final offer within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

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About the Confidential Client

This opportunity is with a confidential client in the Engineering industry focused on large-scale industrial construction and material handling solutions. The client values hands-on project experience, mentorship, and career development for early-career engineers.

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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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