Field Engineer

Review:

Field Engineer is a project-dependent freelance platform that allows employers from across the globe to post vacancies in a niche field, ultimately automating the freelance recruitment process to ensure efficient service delivery. The platform is free for employers, who are able to track and manage jobs using the intuitive dashboard and Field Engineer mobile app.

That said, Field Engineer does not operate as a traditional job board, which could affect employers that want a more localized hiring pool and standard job posting features.

Pros:

• For employers, it's free to open an account and post job vacancies.
• Field Engineer is completely remote-based, making it easy for employers to connect with international applicants.
• The platform streamlines the job search by finding and vetting professional engineers.
• Field Engineer offers a mobile app that's available on both Android and iOS devices.
• Employers can use their personalized dashboard to track jobs and communicate with engineers.
• Payment for each project is deducted and safeguarded by Field Engineer before the project is completed.
• The platform offers a targeted approach to hiring candidates in the engineering field.
• Field Engineer is capable of integrating with third-party applications, including Oracle, Salesforce, and Microsoft.
• Employers can search and sort engineers who apply for jobs by location, rating, experience, and costs.

Cons:

• Employers based outside of the U.S. who fund their account with a credit card are charged an additional 2.75% of the project.
• The site is not seen as a job board and therefore lacks certain features, such as job distribution and social media sharing.
• Jobs are only advertised to engineers registered on the site, which could limit the candidate pool.
• The platform does not allow access to a traditional resume database.
• Employers have to load funds onto their accounts before they can post a vacancy.

Reputation:

While there are a limited number of reviews of Field Engineer available online, there are a handful or reviews on Trustpilot that averaged a 4-star rating. All of the reviews praised the platform and labeled it as the best source for hiring freelancers thanks to its excellent customer service and reasonable costs.

The platform received similar compliments on G2, where there are three reviews that averaged a 5-star rating. Here, customers commended the company for its remote hiring capabilities.

Field Engineer vs. CareerEngineer:

Field Engineer is a freelance marketplace that advertises various telecommunications roles, while CareerEngineer targets chemical engineering professionals. Field Engineer only charges employers when a candidate is hired, whereas CareerEngineer has various posting plans starting at $399.00. Of the two, only CareerEngineer offers resume searches.

Field Engineer vs. Dice:

Both Field Engineer and Dice operate as niche hiring platforms where employers can post projects and match with registered candidates. Unlike Field Engineer, Dice charges employers to post projects, with its prices only starting at $495.00 per post. However, Dice offers access to a resume database, a feature missing from Field Engineer's offerings.

Field Engineer vs. FlexJobs:

Despite both Field Engineer and FlexJobs providing remote-based hiring, only Field Engineer offers targeted hiring for employers looking to hire professionals in telecommunications. That said, of the two competitors, Field Engineer is the budget-friendly option because of its free postings. With FlexJobs, pricing starts at $399.00 per post.