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, mechanical contracting & construction services (advanced technology / semiconductor, commercial, industrial).

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 is an entry-level Field Engineer role designed as a pathway into project management for recent graduates. You will support on-site construction and commissioning at advanced technology (semiconductor) facilities and other commercial or industrial projects for the Confidential Client.

• Learn, follow, and promote site safety policies and protocols
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
• Coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, design engineers, and owner representatives to resolve engineering issues and constraints
• Monitor field construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications
• Participate in work sequencing and daily planning
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Track construction progress and provide weekly status updates
• Maintain organized project records and document control
• Estimate upcoming work and material needs
• Perform additional tasks or small projects as assigned

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, or equivalent education/experience
• Previous internship experience in construction or engineering preferred (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam; intermediate Excel skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Self-starter with strong organizational and time-management abilities
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in LEAN construction principles
• Ability and willingness to travel to other regions for exposure to different project types and markets
• Valid driver’s license required

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Benefits

The Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary (estimated at $76,432 per year)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — 100% of employee premiums paid by the company
• Generous retirement program: 10% company retirement contribution plus up to 2% company match
• Profit sharing and discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid training and professional development (Harder University-style programs)
• Team-oriented environment that supports professional growth

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Location & Employment Type

• Job location: The Dalles, OR (on-site at advanced technology / semiconductor and other project sites)
• Employment type: Full-time, salaried
• Estimated base salary: $76,432 per year (estimated)

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Additional Information

• This position may require background checks and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening as allowed by law; offers may be contingent on successful checks.
• The Confidential Client is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free work environment.
• No phone calls from recruiters, please.

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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.