About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer based in Cupertino, CA. This is an early-career position that serves as a pathway into project management within construction and engineering projects across commercial, advanced technology, and industrial market sectors. The role combines office-based planning with on-site coordination to ensure projects are completed safely, to schedule, and to quality standards.

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What You’ll Do

You will support project planning and execution for assigned scopes of work, coordinate with field crews and subcontractors, and help maintain project controls and documentation.

• Learn, follow, and promote site safety policies and protocols
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
• Resolve engineering questions by communicating with design engineers, owner reps, and team members
• Monitor field construction for compliance with plans and specifications
• Participate in work sequence planning
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Track construction progress and provide weekly status updates
• Organize project records in an effective document-control system
• Estimate future work and resource needs
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

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Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; intermediate Excel skills preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication with suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
• Self-starter who takes initiative and works well in teams
• Highly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills
• Interest in LEAN construction principles and continuous improvement
• Mechanical aptitude and basic construction familiarity
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to other regions as needed

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Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, or Civil Engineering — or equivalent education/experience
• Internship experience in construction or engineering preferred

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $85,000 per year
• Competitive pay with discretionary annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits (100% of employee premiums paid by the company)
• Generous retirement package: 10% company retirement contribution plus company match up to 2% of annual salary
• Profit sharing and paid vacation/holidays
• Paid professional development, training programs, and career growth opportunities
• Team environment that supports individual development

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Additional Information

• Employment offers may be contingent on successful completion of background checks and drug/alcohol screening, where permitted by law
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; Confidential Client will consider requests for reasonable accommodation in the application process
• This is a full-time, salaried position located in Cupertino, CA

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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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