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Harder Mechanical Contractors

Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

full-time•Portland

Summary

Location

Portland

Type

full-time

Experience

0-2 years

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About this role

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; Richmond, CA; Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Field Engineer, you will be working in the Advanced Technology sector at a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, OR. Harder Mechanical also works in the commercial sector (healthcare, higher education, mission critical, and retail) and the industrial sector (pulp and paper manufacturing).

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. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.

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.

What you'll do

  • As a Field Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing specific project scopes. You will coordinate with field labor to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and meets quality standards.

About Harder Mechanical Contractors

Harder Mechanical is a large nationally recognized contractor with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, delivering a quality project and coming in on budget. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Phoenix AZ, Richmond CA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Reno, NV. Harder has been providing contracting and related services since 1934 and is signatory with the Pipefitter, Millwright, Ironworker, Carpenter, Boilermaker, Sheet Metal, and Laborers Unions. Harder’s commitment to safety and quality continually delivers industry-leading results and Harder has the financial strength and reserves to provide bonding, working capital and purchasing power needed to meet any size of project requirements, large or small. Harder Mechanical is dedicated to continuous improvement. Not only do we improve upon project plans at the completion of the job, we look for ways to make improvements on a weekly basis. This is done through detailed planning and variance tracking, visible to the entire project team. From infrastructure investment to ongoing professional skill building, Harder is always growing, diversifying and improving. Our solutions will keep pace with your changing needs.

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