Entry Level Equipment Engineer Jobs
New grad equipment engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a hands-on portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Energy, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, with employers like Kiewit, Micron Technology, and SpaceX hiring at this level now.
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Requisition ID: 179509
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
Live where you want; go where the work is! It is important to note that this role will require you to be open to travel.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
80,000 - 90,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 06/01/2026 - 09/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 179509
Job Level: Entry Level
Home District/Group: Kiewit Equipment Services
Department: Equipment
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As an Entry Level Equipment Engineer, you will support Construction & Mining operations. This position is responsible for the planning, scheduling, budgeting, utilization and reliability of a construction and mining equipment fleet. The position will deal with day to day as well as long term issues related to an equipment fleet. The position’s main focus will be to improve equipment reliability as well as implement, monitor, audit, and manage preventative maintenance programs.
District Overview
Kiewit Equipment Services (KES) helps to ensure the profitability of Kiewit projects through the improved equipment utilization and mechanical reliability by delivering world-class equipment and service.
Location
Live where you want; go where the work is! It is important to note that this role will require you to be open to travel.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all federal, state, and company health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Material handling and procurement
- Create and maintain tool/filter lists and documentation
- Inspections of equipment and parts
- Logistics management and communication
- Long/short range equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting
- Planning and paperwork processing to prepare for critical lifts
- Use reliability and failure analysis data to increase equipment availability and reliability
- Establish and maintain communications between all levels of supervision and management
- Support of craft maintenance technicians – ordering parts, manage inventory, schedule crews, and manage quality and safety
- Specialty projects as needed
Qualifications
- Has obtained an undergraduate AS/ BS degree in Diesel/Automotive Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Construction Management
- 1+ year of experience with equipment is preferred
- 1+ year of experience with equipment planning, scheduling, and budgeting is preferred
- Strong work ethic – Willing to do what it takes to get the job done
- Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to focus on multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks
- Willingness to travel and relocate as required
- Willingness to work in both office and field environments
- Knowledge of CAD modeling programs is preferred
- Ability to freely access all points of a construction site or equipment yard in wide-ranging climates and environment
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
Base Compensation:
80,000 - 90,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)
This posting will be active from: 06/01/2026 - 09/01/2026
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Entry Level Equipment Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level equipment engineer job?
Entry level equipment engineer roles look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on technical ability, even without years of professional experience. A degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering gives you a strong foundation, but internship experience, senior capstone projects, or lab work can set you apart. Tailor your resume to show familiarity with equipment qualification, process validation, or maintenance workflows relevant to the role you are targeting.
Which companies hire entry level equipment engineers?
Companies hiring entry level equipment engineers right now include Kiewit, Micron Technology, and SpaceX, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among manufacturers, semiconductor firms, medical device companies, and defense contractors that run structured engineering programs or rotational tracks designed for candidates early in their careers.
Are there remote entry level equipment engineer jobs?
Yes, though most equipment engineer roles at this level require some on-site presence due to the hands-on nature of the work. About 24% of entry level equipment engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, meaning a portion of the market does offer schedule flexibility. Hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote, often letting engineers handle documentation or reporting off-site.
Are these new grad equipment engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior equipment engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or co-op work in place of full-time history, and does not require professional certifications before you start. Look for language like "recent graduates encouraged to apply" or "will train" as clear signals the employer is open to candidates at the start of their careers.
Which industries hire the most entry level equipment engineers?
Entry level equipment engineer roles concentrate in Energy, Electronics & Hardware, and Aerospace & Defense, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on continuous equipment maintenance, qualification, and process improvement cycles that benefit from bringing in junior engineers who can grow into more specialized responsibilities over time.