Field Engineer – Mechanical Construction

At JH Kelly, we’re looking for a curious, hands‑on Field Engineer to support our construction operations in Boise. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career professional who wants to learn by doing — tracking real progress in the field, working alongside project engineers and managers, and getting hands‑on exposure to complex plumbing and mechanical systems.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth‑generation, family‑owned construction powerhouse with a legacy of tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award‑winning team known for safety, quality, and a tight‑knit, dynamic culture.

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A self‑starter organizer who thrives on responsibility and asks smart questions. You’re hungry to learn mechanical and plumbing systems hands‑on, comfortable (or quick to get comfy) with technical docs, construction software like Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or Revizto, and building trust through follow‑through. Based in Boise, you’ll support field teams on large‑scale projects, walking jobs daily, tracking progress, and earning your spot as a go‑to technical partner.

This entry‑level role is for ambitious builders ready to launch into Project Engineer, Manager, or Field Leadership paths.

You’ll be the person who connects to model to the material, the material to the installation, and the installation to the punch list. This is not a desk job — you’ll be out walking the job, tracking systems and progress, and leading how the work gets done from the people doing it. As our Field Engineer — Mechanical, you’ll support project teams with boots‑on‑the‑ground coordination, tracking mechanical and plumbing progress from fabrication delivery through installation, testing, and turnover.

Reporting to the Project Manager in Boise Operations, you’ll learn the ropes while contributing real value—no experience required, just drive and initiative.

Pay Range: $25 – $43 per hour (DOE), FLSA non‑exempt (overtime eligible).

• Track delivery and installation progress for fabricated piping, hangers, valves, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor and update progress logs using project software (Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Revizto, etc.).
• Support the punch list process—documenting, tracking, and verifying completion of quality items.

• Assist Project Engineers with developing and updating work packages for fabrication, field installation, testing, and turnover.
• Support creation of as‑builts, test plans, and tracking of installation sequencing.
• Learn to navigate models, drawings, and specs for both mechanical and plumbing systems.

• Walk the job daily to observe installation, ask questions, and bring clarity back to the team.
• Attend coordination meetings and pull planning sessions as a support resource.
• Help with documentation and on system status, area readiness, and schedule impacts.

• Build strong working relationships with foremen, field leadership, project engineers, and PMs.
• Earn trust through performance and contribute to a positive, high‑trust project culture.
• Show up as a calm, consistent, and capable technical partner on site.

How real construction projects are built—from model to material to installation and turnover; reading and reconciling design docs with field conditions; communicating across teams, vendors, and crews; and using industry tools in modern workflows.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, construction management, or equivalent hands‑on experience in a related field.
• Experience:
  
  0‑2 years in construction or engineering internships, field coordination, or hands‑on trades experience.
• Skills:
  
  Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and timeliness of follow‑through. Familiarity with Excel, Bluebeam, and project management software is a plus. Willingness to work in the field and learn construction from the ground up.
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