Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; Hereford (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary bonus & paid vacation

Training & development

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Field Engineer to support the construction of a large-scale data center in rural Texas.

This entry-level role provides an early path into project management, working with project teams, field leadership, and stakeholders to deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, and within budget. You will plan, schedule, and execute scoped work, review drawings, monitor progress, and help organize records.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam with intermediate Excel skills.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Learn and promote safety policies and protocols.
• Review drawings, compile project scope and quantities.
• Coordinate with design engineers, owner reps, and team members to resolve issues.
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with plans.
• Engage in work sequence planning and develop work packages.
• Track progress and maintain documentation.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

LEAN construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Internship experience in construction/engineering

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.

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 a 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 bonusPaid 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.

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.