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Project Engineer I

Confidential Client•Real Estate & Construction
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$78,246
Boise, Idaho
A Day Ago

The Project Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates or those with limited experience in industrial construction. The position offers comprehensive training across project controls, estimating, purchasing, contract management, and safety, while actively participating in project operations and customer relations. This role provides a unique opportunity to develop a broad skill set within a leading industrial construction company known for its growth, safety, and employee development focus.

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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

This entry-level to early-career Project Engineer role on industrial construction projects in Boise, ID is an opportunity to join a high-performing project team and develop hands-on skills across project controls, estimating, purchasing, safety, and quality. You will report to a Project Manager and work closely with site supervisors and operations leaders.

  • Learn and become proficient in Project Controls functions (scheduling, cost tracking, and reporting)
  • Support Estimating activities and gain exposure to bid preparation and take-offs
  • Assist Purchasing and Tool & Equipment functions, including vendor coordination
  • Review and understand commercial contract terms, contract strategies, and craft labor agreements
  • Participate in Construction Operations meetings and maintain project documentation
  • Perform accounting system tasks related to project cost and billing
  • Conduct safety observations and weekly safety audits; participate in daily safety planning
  • Participate in Risk Management training and Quality Action Teams
  • Support customer relations and business development activities as needed
  • Communicate observations of noncompliance through appropriate channels and help uphold company Guiding Principles and Core Values

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field required
  • Open to hiring entry-level graduates as well as experienced industrial construction project engineers — training will be provided
  • Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication skills, and ability to learn construction systems and processes quickly
  • Comfortable working onsite at industrial construction projects and attending regular project meetings
  • Ability to work collaboratively with craft labor, supervisors, and cross-functional office teams
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Compensation & Location

  • Location: Boise, ID (on-site)
  • Estimated pay: $78,246 per year (estimated). The Confidential Client also offers annual bonus opportunities and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with annual bonus opportunities
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • 401(k)/Profit Sharing with company match
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life, AD&D and disability coverage
  • Pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid volunteer time off

About the Confidential Client

The Confidential Client is a specialty industrial construction organization that delivers large-scale projects across sectors such as aerospace, chemical, power, food & beverage, oil & gas, pharmaceutical/biotech, and semiconductor. The organization emphasizes employee growth, safety, and long-term career development.


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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