Field Engineer Recent Graduates
The Field Engineer at Confidential Client supports project execution in fabrication shops, focusing on planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction activities to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion. This entry-level role involves reviewing construction drawings, resolving engineering issues, monitoring progress, and preparing work packages, serving as a foundation for a project management career in mechanical contracting.
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.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Field Engineer to work in a fabrication/shop environment supporting advanced-technology and commercial projects. This role is the entry point to a project-management career and involves planning, coordinating, and documenting field work to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.
- Learn, follow, and promote site safety policies and protocols
- Review construction drawings and compile scope and quantities
- Coordinate with design engineers, owner representatives, suppliers, and field crews to resolve engineering issues
- Monitor field construction for compliance with plans and specifications
- Participate in work sequence planning and scheduling
- Prepare and monitor work packages (labor and cost estimates)
- Track construction progress and provide weekly status updates
- Maintain organized project records and document control
- Estimate future work and perform additional tasks as assigned
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering, Business Management, or equivalent education/experience
- Internship experience in construction or engineering preferred
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; intermediate Excel skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across diverse teams
- Self-starter with good organization, prioritization, and time management
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in LEAN construction principles
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to other regions as needed
- Commitment to teamwork, client satisfaction, and a safety-first mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $65,087 per year (estimated)
- Competitive pay with discretionary annual bonus
- 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%
- Profit sharing
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid professional development (Harder University & related training)
- Supportive team environment and growth opportunities
Additional Information
- Employment is contingent on successful completion of background check and drug/alcohol screening as required by law.
- This is a salaried, contractor/full-time role based in Portland, OR (worksite/fab shop).
- Careertakes will support hiring logistics as a third-party recruiter. The hiring employer is Confidential Client.
- Confidential Client is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair hiring practices.
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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