Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Drug screening and background checks

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support a large data center project in rural Texas.

You will assist with planning, scheduling, and executing project scopes, coordinating with field labor to meet safety, schedule, and quality targets, as part of a fast-paced construction team. You will work closely with project teams, field leadership, and stakeholders, gaining exposure to LEAN practices, budgeting, and supplier collaboration while developing your

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• Previous internship in construction or engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute a project scope assigned, coordinating with field labor.
• Review drawings, compile project scope and quantities, and monitor progress weekly.
• Communicate with design engineers, owner reps, and team to resolve issues.
• Ensure safety, schedule, and budget adherence while maintaining quality standards.
• Prepare work packages with labor and cost estimates and update project records.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Time management

Self-motivated

Organized

Problem solving

LEAN construction

Travel readiness

Mechanical aptitude

Education

BS in Construction/Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Job description

Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11‑western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Los Angeles, CA; Concord, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Field Engineer, you will be supporting the construction of a large-scale mission critical data center in rural Texas. Field Engineers work closely with project teams, field leadership, and other jobsite stakeholders to successfully deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget and to the highest quality standards. This is an entry level project management position, we’re looking for recent graduates interested in a career in construction management with a passion for problem solving.

Interested in finding out what our Field Engineers do day to day? Check out our video here!

Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder’s reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of the project you are assigned to at Harder. You will coordinate with field labor to ensure the work is completed safely, on schedule, and up to Harder Mechanical’s quality standards. This is an entry level role that serves as the entry point for a project management career at Harder.

Field Engineers At Harder Perform The Following Daily Tasks

• Learn, follow, and promote Harder’s safety policies and protocols
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities
• Resolve engineering issues and constraints through communication with design engineers, owner representatives, and fellow team members
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications
• Engage in work sequence planning
• Prepare and monitor work packages, including labor and cost estimates
• Track construction progress and update status weekly
• Organize project records in an effective document control system
• Estimate future work
• Perform additional tasks or projects as assigned

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners
• Self-starter, motivated and takes initiative
• Organized and productive
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis
• Relentless commitment to teamwork and client satisfaction
• Interest in LEAN construction principles
• Ability to travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries
• Must have valid driver license
• Mechanical aptitude

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education
• Previous internship experience, preferably with a focus on construction or engineering

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
• Profit sharing
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
• Team environment that promotes individual growth

HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.

This position is salaried.

About Harder

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.

It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.