Project Engineer — Mechanical Construction

Job overview

The Project Engineer role is based in Oxnard, CA. Compensation is listed as $85,000–$110,000 per year. Harder Mechanical Contractors works primarily across 11 western states and delivers mechanical construction projects in commercial buildings, advanced technology, and industrial markets. The engineer plans, schedules, and executes an assigned project scope, coordinating with field labor to complete work safely, on schedule, and to quality standards. The role supports project management through construction documentation, progress tracking, work planning, estimating, and coordination with designers, owners, suppliers, and field teams.

What you'll do

• Review construction drawings and compile scope and quantities
• resolve engineering issues with design engineers, owner representatives, and team members
• monitor field construction for compliance with plans and specifications
• plan work sequences
• prepare and monitor work packages, labor, and cost estimates
• track progress and update status
• organize project records
• mentor new engineers
• assist the project manager
• estimate future work.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

oxnard ca

mechanical construction

project planning

construction drawings

field coordination

work packages

cost estimates

project documentation

bluebeam

microsoft office

travel to other regions

$85,000–$110,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company-paid employee medical, dental, and vision premiums
• company retirement contribution and match
• profit sharing
• discretionary annual bonus
• paid vacation and holidays
• training and professional development.

Why this role

Entry-level project management career pathway; ability to travel to other regions for exposure to additional markets and industries.

About the employer

Harder Mechanical Contractors is hiring for this role. Industry: Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors. Sector: 23.