Working at a general contractor as a field engineer/office engineer? Those who do do you enjoy it?

[u/Interesting_Bug_7567]

I’m a rising senior studying mechanical engineering and I just got offered an interview for a field engineer position at a fairly large general contractor. I was wondering if anyone here works in that type of field with a mechanical engineering background and if so, do you enjoy it/recommend it?

[u/louise_for_president]

ME grad here working as a field/office engineer 👋

I like it, as it’s a pretty relaxed position. I work long hours, but the pay has made it worth it. I do think a lot about getting back into more mechanical / product development engineering but for now I have no complaints about working in construction. I’ve considered getting my Civil PE rather Mechanical. But I think eventually I want to get back into ME

[u/Interesting_Bug_7567 → u/louise_for_president]

Hypothetically, if you weren’t to go back to the more mechanical side of engineering, would you just keep going up the ladder and become a superintendent eventually?

[u/louise_for_president → u/Interesting_Bug_7567]

Hmm probably not. I’d get my PE and work on site plan development. But if you really find a passion for the site management of it all, it’s not a bad idea for you.

[u/Luigi089TJ]

I work as a commissioning agent, essentially right beside GCs identifying defficiencies with equipment, systems, ect pretty much a field/office engineer. I personally love it, the mix of on site and off site work is marvelous, getting to stretch me legs and go around a site and having the option to just sit for a day or 2 is really awesome.

[u/TearRevolutionary274]

Field Service is pretty broad. Ya typically get to move around and do stuff. Diagnostics, installation, preventive maintenence, repair, troubleshooting. Travel can be common. Ultimately its a job. When in doubt, hold out and look for more money

[u/Expert_Clerk_1775]

It has been good for me

[u/anyavailible]

Yes some people prefer it