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 entry-level Field Engineer role supports project delivery for a confidential client operating across commercial, advanced technology, and industrial market sectors (examples: healthcare, higher education, mission-critical, semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, pulp and paper). You will plan, schedule, and execute assigned scopes of work and coordinate with field crews to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards.

• Support project planning and sequencing
• Review construction drawings; compile scope and quantities
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Monitor field construction for compliance with plans and specifications
• Track construction progress and update status weekly
• Organize and maintain project records and document control
• Identify and help resolve engineering issues through communication with design engineers, owners, and team members
• Estimate upcoming work and support cost forecasting
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

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Daily Responsibilities

• Learn, follow, and promote safety policies and protocols
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
• Assist with work sequence and logistics planning on site
• Use project tools and software to record progress and issues
• Support a culture of teamwork and client satisfaction

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What You’ll Need

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in construction processes
• Willingness to travel to other regions for exposure to additional markets
• Valid driver’s license required
• Interest in LEAN construction principles is a plus

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering — or equivalent education/experience
• Previous internship or hands-on experience in construction or engineering preferred

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Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $70,000 to $85,000 per year (salary).

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision (100% of employee premiums paid by the company)
• Generous retirement package (10% company retirement contribution + company match up to 2%)
• Profit sharing and discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid professional development and training programs
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

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Employment Type & Location

• Employment type: Full-time, Contractor (as listed)
• Job location: Concord, CA
• This position may require occasional travel to other project regions.

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Additional Details & Legal Notices

• Offers may be contingent on successful completion of background checks, reference checks, and drug/alcohol screening as required by law.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and provide required documentation if hired.
• The employer for this position is a confidential client. All recruiting and candidate matching for this posting is managed by Careertakes.

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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.