Field Engineer -- Recent Graduates

Harder Mechanical Contractors • Salt Lake City, UT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Harder Mechanical is hiring a Field Engineer in an entry-level role that serves as an entry point to a project management career. The Field Engineer works at the company’s fabrication facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is assigned a specific project scope to plan, schedule, and execute. The role coordinates with field labor to ensure work is performed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with Harder Mechanical’s quality standards. Projects may support commercial buildings, advanced technology, or industrial markets.

The position requires communication with suppliers, field crews, designers, owners, and other team members. The Field Engineer may travel to other regions to gain exposure to additional markets and industries. This is a salaried position. Offers are conditional on successful completion of applicable drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and reference checks, and on providing proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by law.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, including intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate with a broad spectrum of people, including suppliers, field crews, designers, and owners.
• Self-starter who is motivated and takes initiative.
• Organized and productive.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks on an ongoing basis.
• 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.
• Valid driver license.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or equivalent experience or education.
• Successful completion of applicable drug and alcohol testing, background checks, and reference checks; proof of authorization to work in the United States as required by law.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship experience, preferably with a focus on construction or engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with field labor to ensure assigned work is completed safely, on schedule, and to quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; the company pays 100% of employee premiums.
• Retirement package with a 10% company contribution and a company match up to 2% of 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level