Project Engineer

Harder Mechanical Contractors, Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

Retirement package with company match

Profit sharing

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Harder Mechanical Contractors in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Project Engineer to plan, schedule, and execute project scopes in Commercial Buildings, Advanced Technology, or Industrial markets. You will coordinate with field crews and design teams to meet safety, schedule, and quality standards.

The position offers professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and exposure to projects ranging from $250k to $15M.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam; intermediate Excel.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and reading mechanical and plumbing drawings.
• 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 for exposure to additional markets and industries.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Mentor new engineers in their roles, taking responsibility for their training and development.
• Assist the project manager in additional duties as required.
• Estimate future work.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Excel

Reading mechanical drawings

Mechanical systems knowledge

Communication

Time management

Travel willingness

Driver license

LEAN construction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office suite

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; Concord, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Project Engineer, you will work in one of several market sectors: Commercial Buildings (healthcare, higher education, mission‑critical, and retail), Advanced Technology (semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy), or Industrial (pulp and paper manufacturing). Harder offers 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.

We have immediate openings for Project Engineers with experience managing construction projects ranging from $250,000 to $15 million or more.

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.

Daily Tasks

• 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
• Mentor new engineers in their roles, taking responsibility for their training and development
• Assist the project manager in additional duties as required
• Estimate future work

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office & Bluebeam – intermediate skills in Excel
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and experience reading mechanical and plumbing drawings
• 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 for exposure to additional markets and industries
• Must have a valid driver license
• Mechanical aptitude

Education & Experience

• 3‑10 years of construction management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, and/or equivalent experience or education

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
• Generous retirement package including: 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.

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.