Time Tracking Software for Engineering
Engineering time tracking software built to manage billable hours, project phases, and resource allocation with precision
Properly track complex engineering workflows and multiphase projects
Precision is crucial in engineering. Projects move through multiple project phases, involve cross-functional engineering teams, and often span months
or years. Without the right time tracking software in place, it becomes easy
to lose track of employee hours, project budgets, and billable hours across numerous projects.
Fareclock’s engineering time tracking software is designed to support complex system requirements, structured engineering workflows, and high-accountability project management environments.
Since the system integrates seamlessly with payroll processing and accounting tools, firms can reduce manual entry, improve operational efficiency, and generate reports that reflect real project performance. From small teams to organizations with unlimited users, Fareclock adapts to your engineering operations without adding unnecessary complexity.
Expect the following benefits when you use Fareclock:
Project Phase and Task Management Tracking
Assign time to specific project phases, tasks, and cost centers for accurate job costing.
Automated Time Capture and Background Tracking
Reduce manual time entry and get real-time tracking across engineering workflows.
Billable and Nonbillable Hour Separation
Clearly categorize billable hours to support accurate client invoicing.
Advanced Reporting and Custom Reports
Generate detailed reports for project performance, budget monitoring, and resource allocation.
Mobile and Desktop Time Tracking Apps
Track time from mobile apps, desktop apps, or office-based systems with seamless integration.
Take Control of Your Engineering Operations with These Powerful Tools
Record precise attendance for improved payroll
- Monitor that your engineers are at their assigned job locations using geo-fencing.
- Create employee shifts that are assigned to specific jobs or projects.
- Manage your engineers working from various locations or off-site projects using GPS integration.
- Track hours worked per project for accurate payroll computation.
- Create custom attendance reports according to your business needs.
Adapt to variable work hours and shifting project timelines
- Ensure full staff coverage for engineers and consultants based on project deadlines or business needs.
- Automate scheduled breaks into worker shifts.
- View upcoming shifts on the mobile app.
Ensure workers are qualified to keep your projects safe and on schedule
- Track worker credentials, certifications, and expiration dates with the Credentialing feature.
- Worker credentials accessible on the mobile app.
- View credential expiration dates on the mobile app for timely renewals.
Improve project profitability, visibility, and team performance
Stronger Project Profitability
Monitor project budgets and track billable hours in real time to prevent cost overruns.
Balanced Team Capacity
Use performance tracking and time data to balance workloads and prevent burnout.
Data Driven
Decisions
Analyze detailed reports to improve project health and optimize resource allocation.
Fareclock: A comprehensive workforce management and time tracking solution for engineering firms
Mobile time clock
Facial recognition
Smart scheduling and geo-fencing
Automatic time off accruals
Advanced business metrics
Admin console
Scheduling tools
Complete payroll features
Multilevel job costing
API integrations
Testimonials
Why engineering teams trust Fareclock’s time tracking software
“Fareclock impressed me with its simple and user-friendly interface. The design is neat and clear. Fareclock’s reliability is unmatched with no or minimal technical issues. It was great to use an application that offered stable performance without any interruptions. Fareclock has been nothing short of excellent!”
Paritosh Salian
IT Specialist | Chudleighs
“The ease to run and integrate Fareclock with QuickBooks Desktop is amazing! Super simple to operate, employee clock ins are just so quick and easy. With just a click of a button you can deactivate an employee. Setting up a new employee is also very fast. I love the visual feel you get with Fareclock – you see your employees faces when they clock in and out!”
Carla Tettleton
Tryer Process Equipment, LTD
“We chose Fareclock from other softwares for checking off all the boxes for our needs. It’s the easiest and most trouble-free system that we can access anywhere, and their customer service is top-notch! As our company grows, we are confident that Fareclock will meet our needs and we will be utilizing more of the customizable features.”
Kirsten Elliott
Finance and HR | RI Mushroom Company
Frequently asked questions
1 How does Fareclock support engineering firms managing multiple projects at once?
Engineering firms often manage multiple projects simultaneously, each with its own project budgets, timelines, and client requirements. Fareclock’s project tracking and task management tools allow engineering teams to assign time entry to specific jobs, phases, and tasks. This enables project managers to track project progress in real time and see exactly where the team spends its time.
2 Can Fareclock help engineering firms accurately bill clients for billable hours?
Yes. One of the biggest challenges engineering firms face is separating billable hours from nonbillable hours. Fareclock’s time tracking tool allows engineers to categorize time clearly during project setup. This eliminates confusion during invoicing.
By reducing manual time entry and providing automated time capture options, Fareclock improves time tracking accuracy. Firms can generate reports that summarize billable hours per client or per project phase, reducing disputes and billing errors. This level of clarity directly supports stronger client relationships and consistent cash flow.
3 How does Fareclock improve resource allocation and team capacity planning?
Engineering teams often operate under tight deadlines, and poor resource allocation can quickly impact project performance. Fareclock provides real-time tracking data that helps project managers understand how much time each engineer spends on specific tasks.
With access to performance tracking and team management dashboards, managers can balance workloads, reduce idle time, and prevent engineers from becoming overloaded. The system helps firms make data-driven decisions that improve operational efficiency while maintaining quality standards across engineering operations.
4 Does Fareclock work for both office-based and field engineering teams?
Absolutely. Engineering firms frequently have a mix of office staff and field engineers working on job sites. Fareclock’s mobile apps support GPS tracking and real-time tracking for field operations, while the desktop app supports office-based project management.
Whether employees log time from a workstation or a job site, the tracking app captures accurate time data, keeping project time tracking consistent across engineering workflows, regardless of location.
5 How does Fareclock reduce administrative workload for engineering project managers?
Manual time entry and spreadsheet-based tracking consume valuable time that project managers could spend improving project outcomes. Fareclock eliminates repetitive manual entry by offering automated time capture and streamlined time entry workflows.
Reporting features allow managers to generate reports in just minutes instead of compiling data manually. The user interface is designed to be intuitive, so engineering teams can start tracking time immediately without extensive training. This reduces administrative burden and allows managers to focus on project performance rather than paperwork.
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