Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

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; and Salt Lake City, UT.

As a Project Engineer, you will support the construction of a large-scale mission critical data center in rural Texas. Project Engineers work closely with project teams, field leadership, and other jobsite stakeholders to successfully deliver mechanical scopes safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is the next step in Harder’s project management career path and provides increasing responsibility for planning, coordination, and execution of mechanical construction work.

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

You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of the project you are assigned to at Harder.

• Plan and execute assigned mechanical scopes on large mission critical data center projects
• Coordinate daily with superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, vendors, designers, and owners to maintain project progress
• Review mechanical, plumbing, piping, and equipment drawings to verify constructability and identify potential conflicts before installation
• Develop work packages, installation plans, and short‑term look‑ahead schedules that support field execution
• Track labor productivity, quantities installed, earned value, and percent complete
• Prepare labor forecasts, equipment forecasts, and cost projections for assigned scopes
• Coordinate procurement activities including material releases, purchase orders, fabrication status, deliveries, and inventory management
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, turnover documentation, and as‑built drawings
• Support commissioning activities, startup planning, system turnover, and owner acceptance
• Identify project risks early and work collaboratively to develop solutions
• Mentor Field Engineers and provide guidance as they develop their technical and project management skills
• Promote Harder’s safety culture by ensuring all work is planned and executed safely

• Understanding of mechanical construction systems including HVAC, piping, plumbing, process piping, and equipment installation
• Ability to interpret mechanical coordination drawings, shop drawings, and BIM models
• Experience coordinating with multiple trades in fast‑paced construction environments
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Comfortable working in remote project locations and active construction environments
• Working knowledge of Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Excel (preferred)

• 1‑4 years of construction management experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Business Management, Mechanical, Industrial, Civil Engineering and/or equivalent experience or education

• 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.

Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color,…