Field Engineer - Commercial Construction

At JH Kelly
, we’re seeking a motivated, hands-on, and technically capable Field Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support our Commercial Mechanical projects and grow into a future leader in the field. If you’re excited to be on the front lines of complex construction projects—coordinating submittals, managing field documentation, performing quantity tracking, supporting scheduling and change management, ensuring quality and compliance, and working closely with superintendents, subcontractors, and craft teams—this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation with a century-old industry leader.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse known for 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 committed to safety, quality, and a dynamic, tight-knit culture. Learn more about our story at

$28–$35 per hour (DOE), FLSA non-exempt (overtime eligible).

• Comprehensive Medical/Vision/Rx – Dental/Ortho Coverage: JH Kelly pays 87.5% of total premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Holidays: Generous PTO model to support work-life balance.
• 401K: 50% company match on the first 6% of employee contributions.
• Life Insurance, AD&D, STD & LTD: Paid 100% by JH Kelly.
• Annual Performance Bonuses: Opportunity for additional compensation based on performance.
• Profit Sharing: Participate in JH Kelly’s profit-sharing program. Averaging 9% of total compensation over the past 10 years.

• Learn, follow, and promote company safety protocols.
• Schedule, verify, and coordinate the submittal processes. Ensure that components function as intended, are coordinated with associated components, and are furnished in accordance with contractual, subcontract, and purchase order criteria.
• Verify and follow the submittal schedule through the approval process, ensuring that the fabrication schedule supports material need dates.
• Monitor and manage vendors and OEMs to ensure project compliance.
• Clearly communicate the scope, specifications, and Quality Assurance requirements to the Fab Shop.
• Assist the Project Superintendent as needed.
• Perform field engineering for construction convenience items, including document control, calculations, and design drafting when required.
• Coordinate inspections by authorities having jurisdiction and third-party inspection agencies. Maintain all Quality Assurance documentation and accurate field engineering records.
• Perform and/or monitor all project surveying and maintain project survey records. Prepare quantity reports to support the Project Superintendent. Coordinate details with all subcontractors.
• Maintain shop and contract drawings in a current and organized condition.
• Take off quantities and prepare pricing for changes as directed.
• Assemble and develop work packages for fabrication and field installation processes. Monitor and update as required for compliance.

• Champion and promote JH Kelly’s safety and quality protocols across all projects and teams.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support department and company success.

• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in Construction Management, Mechanical, and/or Civil estimating or education. Preferred: A solid theoretical knowledge of Project Management, Construction Management, Construction Contracts, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, and/or Safety.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Civil, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related construction industry field, or equivalent work experience.
• Skills:
  • Fully proficient with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam, with intermediate skills in Excel.
  • Preferred:
    Scheduling experience or education.
  • Preferred:
    Proficient in reading P&IDs and Piping Isometrics.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Self-starter, motivated, and takes initiative.
  • Organized and productive with the ability to adapt and work under pressure.
  • Comfortable in…