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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Role overview

This is an entry-level Field Engineer opportunity supporting construction of a large-scale mission-critical data center in rural Texas. You will join a project team employed by a confidential client and work closely with field leadership, trade crews, designers, and owner representatives to deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget. This position is suitable for recent graduates or early-career candidates pursuing construction management or engineering project roles.

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What You’ll Do

• Learn, follow, and promote site safety policies and protocols
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
• Coordinate with field labor to ensure work is completed to plans, specifications, and quality standards
• Resolve engineering issues through communication with design engineers, owners, and team members
• Engage in work-sequence planning and day-to-day site coordination
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Track construction progress and update status weekly
• Organize project records and maintain effective document control
• Estimate upcoming work and resource needs
• Perform additional tasks or small projects as assigned to support project delivery

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering — or equivalent education/experience
• Previous internship or practicum experience preferred (construction or engineering focus)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; intermediate Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication across all project stakeholders
• Self-starter mentality with strong time-management and organizational skills
• Mechanical aptitude and comfort working in field construction environments
• Interest in LEAN construction principles and continuous improvement
• Ability to travel to other regions as needed to gain site experience
• Valid driver’s license required

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $70,665 per year (estimated amount provided by source)
• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision — company covers 100% of employee premiums
• Retirement package including 10% company retirement contribution and company match up to 2% of salary
• Profit sharing
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid professional development, including internal training programs
• Team environment promoting individual growth

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Location & Additional Requirements

• Work site: Amarillo, TX (rural data-center construction site)
• Employment type: Full-time / Contract (project-based)
• Employment offers may be conditional on background check and drug/alcohol screening where permitted by law
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation
• Confidential Client is committed to a safe, inclusive work site; you will be expected to follow all site-specific safety and compliance requirements

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Why Apply

This role is a strong launch point for an early career in construction project management and mechanical engineering on high-profile, mission-critical facilities. You’ll gain hands-on field experience, structured training, and exposure to multi-discipline project delivery while working with seasoned project and field teams.

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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.