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.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level role supports project risk management activities for capital-asset projects and provides hands-on exposure to project management, cost and schedule risk analysis, and quantitative methods (including Monte Carlo simulation). You will work under experienced risk professionals and grow responsibilities over time.

• Assist with identifying and documenting risks affecting scope, cost, schedule, and technical performance.
• Gather information from project teams and develop clear risk statements (causes, consequences).
• Maintain and update risk registers; track owners, assessments, mitigation actions, due dates, and status.
• Participate in risk review meetings, document discussions, and follow up on action items.
• Support routine risk assessments using established procedures and guidance from senior analysts.
• Assist with basic cost and schedule risk analysis and Monte Carlo simulation inputs and results.
• Gather and review data inputs, support established risk models, and document assumptions and outcomes.
• Prepare routine risk summaries, reports, and presentations for project teams.
• Identify missing or inconsistent information and escalate questions to senior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and project controls personnel to support project risk activities.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution.
• Basic understanding of project management concepts (scope, cost, schedule, deliverables) via education, training, or experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collect, organize, and review information for accuracy and completeness.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office applications.
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, accept feedback, and develop new technical skills.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career professional interested in project management, risk analysis, or project controls.
• Exposure to engineering, construction, business, mathematics, statistics, or data analysis through coursework, internships, or employment.
• Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts.
• Previous exposure to project management or DOE projects is a plus.

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Training & Development

This is a developmental, entry-level position. Prior experience with Monte Carlo simulation, specialized risk software, or DOE capital-asset projects is not required. The selected candidate will receive structured training, one-on-one mentorship, and supervised practical assignments. Work products and analyses will be reviewed by experienced personnel and responsibilities will expand with demonstrated competence.

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Position Details

• Location: Richland, WA (on-site Tuesday and Wednesday; hybrid with 1–2 additional remote days allowed)
• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Schedule: Four 10-hour workdays
• Onsite requirement: Tuesday and Wednesday mandatory
• Estimated salary: $81,834 per year (estimated)

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What We Offer

Confidential Client provides a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (for eligible full-time employees) in accordance with plan documents, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 100% employer-paid dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• PPO or HDHP medical plan options and employer HSA contributions
• Accident, critical illness, and voluntary life insurance
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with safe-harbor program and up to 4% dollar-for-dollar match
• $1,500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Corporate gym membership rates and team-building events
• Military leave program

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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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