Field Engineer Intern

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 Summer Field Engineer Intern, you will be performing some of the actual duties of a full-time project engineer and gain hands-on experience in the construction environment. You may assist the project team with planning, scheduling, and executing a specific scope of your assigned project. This internship will give you experience in mechanical engineering, navigating the construction industry, and in learning how to communicate with different parties on the job site. Our internship program is designed to support your career and further your path into entry level engineering positions.  

Full time summer internships are available for 2027, determined by company workload in Portland, OR; Phoenix, AZ; Sunnyvale, CA; Reno, NV; and Boise, ID. This position is paid hourly with the possibility of overtime as needed. Please submit a cover letter along with your resume. Internship applications will be reviewed at the end of November 2026 and in March 2027. 

Interested in finding out what our Summer Interns do day to day? Check out our video here!

Field Engineer Interns at Harder perform the following daily tasks:

Document control

• Interpret blueprint construction drawings and technical manuals
• Maintain master set of project drawings and specifications
• Update drawing revision log, distribute hard copies of revised drawings to field

Project tracking and Scheduling

• Status the percent complete of the project. 
• Confirm and document units completed, track / confirm the quantities placed, compare progress to the estimate and the schedule
• Review current cost and project future costs.
• Assist the sequencing of a work plan
• Create a 3 week look-ahead for planned activities by crew
• Primavera P6 and Excel are both used to plan construction activities

Estimating and Purchasing

• Estimating, pricing, and bidding work
• Get material quotes from vendors or subcontractor quotes
• Purchase, expedite and coordinate project materials
• Receive pricing quotes, issue purchase orders, coordinate delivery of material as well as receiving and storage
• May include inspection and receiving reports for delivered material or laydown yard organization

Contract Administration

• Organize packages for submittals, change orders, Request for Information (RFI), Turn Over Packages and 'As Built' drawings
• Maintain logs which may include: RFI log, change order log, submittal log. purchasing and receiving log

Subcontract Management

• Prepare/write subcontracts, preparation of subcontractor bid packages
• Coordinate work between subcontractors
• Manage and review subcontractor change orders

What you will need to be successful in this role:

• Must be able to meet deadlines – strong organizational and time management skills are essential
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible with work locations, must be able to travel /relocate for the work term
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Education/Experience:

• Demonstrated interest in a career in construction
• Preferred degree in construction management or engineering

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. 

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.

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