Field Engineer - Recent Graduates

Harder Mechanical Contractors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement plan

Profit sharing

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Training & development

Team environment

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to plan, schedule, and execute project scopes in the Western U.S. You’ll coordinate with field labor to ensure safe, on-time work that meets Harder’s quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, internship experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. You’ll gain exposure to multiple markets and regions, with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Construction/Engineering fields as required.
• Previous internship experience in construction or engineering preferred.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – company-paid premiums for employee.
• Retirement package with 10% company contribution and up to 2% matching.
• Profit sharing and discretionary annual bonus offered.
• Paid vacation and holidays; Harder University training and development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Learn, follow, and promote Harder’s safety policies and protocols.
• Review construction drawings and compile project scope and quantities.
• Resolve engineering issues by communicating with designers, owner reps, and team members.
• Monitor field construction and ensure compliance with plans and specs.
• Engage in work sequence planning and prepare/monitor work packages.
• Track construction progress and update status weekly.
• Organize project records in a document control system.
• Estimate future work and perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Self-starter

Organized

Time management

Teamwork

LEAN construction

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education

Tools

Microsoft 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 working in one of these market sectors: Commercial Buildings (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail), Advanced Technology (semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy), or Industrial (pulp and paper manufacturing).

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

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
• 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.

Harder Mechanical Contractors

Portland, OR | Phoenix, AZ | Concord, CA | Salt Lake City, UT | Reno, NV

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc. is a nationally recognized contracting firm in Portland, specializing in mechanical services across the Western U.S. with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

2148 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97212, US 315 S. 57th Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85043, US 1900 Bates Ave, Concord, California 94520, US 3855 W 700 S, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104, US 882 Deming Way, Sparks, Nevada 89431, US