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 & 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

Project Engineer Entry-Level in Rosemount, MN — join a confidential client working on heavy civil and infrastructure projects supporting project teams and field execution.

• Support project teams (Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents, and field staff)
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, design partners, subcontractors, and leadership
• Assist with project layout and identify critical work items and long‑lead materials
• Support monthly billing, cash flow forecasting, and change order processing
• Interpret drawings and specifications to help guide craft installation and field execution
• Review mock‑ups, shop drawings, and subcontractor scopes of work
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and coordinate with QA/QC
• Verify work meets drawings, codes, and specifications
• Create and process RFIs (Requests for Information)
• Assist with schedule coordination so field crews have the information they need
• Participate in development and review of design and work plans
• Support safety initiatives, inspections, and compliance with OSHA standards
• Perform quantity takeoffs and other technical tasks as required
• Perform additional duties assigned to support overall project success

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field
• Recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Prior construction or heavy‑civil experience is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving
• Commitment to safety and quality

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Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Internship or co‑op experience on construction projects
• Familiarity with construction scheduling tools, quantity takeoff software, or BIM workflows
• Field layout and surveying exposure
• Experience with change order or billing support

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Compensation & Logistics

• Estimated base salary: $65,000 - $80,000 per year (depending on experience)
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Location: Rosemount, MN (onsite / field as required)
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future

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Why Join Our Client

• Work on large, high‑profile heavy civil and infrastructure projects that shape local and regional transportation and public works
• Early‑career mentorship and exposure to project management, estimating, QA/QC, and field operations
• Opportunities to develop technical skills (takeoffs, RFIs, shop drawing review) and grow into on‑site or office engineering roles
• Safety‑first culture and commitment to quality execution

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Recruiting & Process Notes

Careertakes is the recruiting partner on this search. Qualified candidates will be presented to the confidential client for consideration. Careertakes follows best practices used by third‑party recruiters — we will screen for core qualifications, verify eligibility to work, and coordinate interview logistics.

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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.