About Careertakes

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Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to join a construction project team serving the Racine, WI area with anticipated start in December 2026 or January 2027. This role is ideal for recent graduates or candidates with internship/co-op experience who enjoy problem solving, working cross-functionally, and learning construction project delivery from the ground up.

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Overview

Confidential Client hires Project Engineers who plan their work and work their plan: balancing technical execution, relationship-building, and productive teamwork. This entry-level role provides hands-on exposure to document control, field coordination, QC/QA checks, procurement tasks, estimating support, and safety practices on active construction projects. Start date: December 2026 or January 2027 (specific assignments may require relocation).

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What You’ll Do

• Support project team with daily coordination and communication
• Manage document control processes: RFIs, submittals, change orders, and claims
• Assist procurement and tracking of construction materials
• Perform quality control / quality assurance checks in the field
• Coordinate subcontractors and review scope-of-work details
• Support survey and project layout activities
• Capture weekly progress photos and help maintain progress reports
• Assist in managing construction equipment logistics
• Support site safety management and compliance
• Contribute to project estimating and cost tracking

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Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred (internship, co-op, or employment)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (engineering, construction management, or related)
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Willingness to work in the field and collaborate with site teams
• Basic familiarity with construction documents (RFIs, submittals) and site layout
• Able to start December 2026 / January 2027; specific roles may require relocation

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Compensation & Location

• Estimated pay: $113,920 per year (estimated)
• Location: Racine, WI — field-based construction assignments in the Milwaukee region
• Employment type: Full-time

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Why This Role

• Hands-on development opportunity with real project responsibilities
• Mentorship from experienced project teams
• Exposure to estimating, QC/QA, procurement, and field layout
• Good fit for early-career engineers or recent graduates seeking construction experience

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Legal & Accessibility

Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, please contact Careertakes for assistance so we can coordinate with our client.

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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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