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, Trade & Construction.

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 I role is the bridge between office design teams and on-site construction. You’ll support MEP coordination, material and submittal management, and the execution of designs to schedule and budget. You’ll attend BIM coordination meetings, prepare weekly reports, and help resolve field technical issues so projects move smoothly from plan to install.

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Key Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate mechanical and structural systems to keep vendors and trades on schedule
• Review and resolve field construction issues, discrepancies, and clashes with A/E, owner, or contractors
• Participate in BIM meetings and develop necessary design adjustments using AutoCAD/Revit and other tools
• Produce weekly project reports and assist with budget oversight and progress tracking
• Establish exterior/interior control points, working lines, and under-slab/layout locations
• Create isometrics, detail views, and “As‑Built” documentation for field crews
• Perform heat gain/loss calculations and size/verify mechanical equipment and plumbing systems (DWV, water zones, PRV, gas)
• Review truss, panel, and shop drawings for design conflicts and drive resolution
• Manage submittals, change orders, material expedites, and equipment schedules
• Coordinate with internal operations, field staff, vendors, and customers to ensure timely project completion

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering (ME/MET), or Construction Engineering — OR 5+ years construction experience with strong MEP aptitude
• Minimum 3.0 GPA (if degree-based)
• Familiarity with construction methods and reading construction documents
• Basic BIM experience (AutoCAD, Revit) and comfort participating in coordination meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and drive them to completion
• Experience with Microsoft Office; MS Project is a plus
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated leadership potential and strong mechanical aptitude
• Able and willing to learn in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Basic math skills; capable of lifting ~50 lbs occasionally and performing field measurements

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Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday – Friday (daytime)
• Location: On-site / In-office (New Augusta, IN)
• Limited travel may be required

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short- & long-term disability
• Accrued PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Weekly pay (per client payroll cadence)

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Working Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work; exposure to weather (rain, heat, cold, snow)
• Frequent use of PPE (hard hat, boots, eye protection)
• Possible work near loud equipment, moving parts, heights, and confined spaces
• May encounter fumes/particles; risk of electrical exposure and vibrations
• Regular physical activity: standing, walking, climbing, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and manual dexterity

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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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