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District Overview

Confidential Client is hiring early-career field/office engineers to support transit, light rail, and data-center projects across North America. The Confidential Client specializes in installation and maintenance for rail and transit systems, including overhead contact systems (OCS), traction power substations (TPSS), signaling and train control, communications, and control centers. Our client self-performs many disciplines, which gives you hands-on exposure to multiple trades and fast opportunities to grow.

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What You’ll Do

You will support both field operations and office engineering tasks on construction projects. Typical responsibilities include:

• Interpret drawings and specifications and communicate requirements to field crews and craft
• Prepare work plans, work packages, and coordinate equipment and material logistics
• Order, schedule, and track material deliveries to meet project timelines
• Perform takeoffs from drawings and assist with pricing change orders
• Provide field support, assist with inspections, and help promote safety and quality in the field
• Track performance of field and office activities and maintain required submittals/documentation
• Support project controls: scheduling, purchasing coordination, and subcontractor management
• Assist project management with expediting deliveries, estimating and processing change orders, and preparing monthly billings and progress estimates
• Participate in and sometimes lead project meetings and status updates
• May serve as a discipline engineer or lead small projects and may share superintendent responsibilities for small operations/crews

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Qualifications

Candidates should meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil, electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering, or a related field
• 0–3 years of construction experience; Infrastructure / Heavy Civil experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel and relocate initially and throughout your career based on project needs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future
• Willingness to work more than 40 hours/week and occasionally nights/weekends as project needs require
• Ability to access all points of a construction site in varying climates and conditions

Preferred skills and attributes:

• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Solid written and verbal communication and teamwork abilities
• Leadership experience and a demonstrated work ethic
• Passion for safety, ethics, quality, and continuous learning

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Other Requirements & Expectations

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, coworkers, subcontractors, and clients
• Follow all site safety policies, equipment instructions, and written/oral directions
• Work at varied locations and under variable site conditions

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $59,788 per year (estimated)
• Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, voluntary wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with matching, and paid time off.

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Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for entry-level engineers or recent graduates who want hands-on experience in heavy civil and transit construction, the chance to relocate for projects, and a clear path for career development. You’ll work alongside experienced crews and discipline leads, gaining real-world, cross-discipline construction and engineering experience.

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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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