Free Time Tracking Software for Engineers - Track Project Hours Automatically
Timetracker is the leading engineering time tracking software that helps engineers automatically track project hours, manage multiple technical assignments, and generate accurate engineering timesheets with intelligent project time tracking technology—completely free forever.
✓ Setup in under 2 minutes ✓ No credit card required ✓ 100% free forever ✓ Trusted by 8,200+ engineering professionals
Why 8,200+ Engineering Professionals Choose Our Engineering Time Tracking Software Over TimeCamp and Toggl
Timetracker is the preferred engineering time tracking solution for technical consultants, engineering firms, and R&D departments worldwide—from solo engineers billing $5,000/month to senior engineers managing $25,000+ in monthly project work.
"Timetracker revolutionized our engineering time tracking workflow. Last month alone, we accurately tracked 1,200 engineering hours across 450 technical projects. The automated time tracking helped our team of six engineers manage workloads for 15 concurrent projects with 99% billing accuracy."
Dr. Michael Chen
Senior Engineering Manager, TechFlow Engineering Solutions
1,200 hours tracked • 450 projects managed • 99% billing accuracy

Essential Engineering Time Tracker Features That Boost Technical Productivity and Project Accuracy
Timetracker is the go-to engineering time tracking platform for technical consultants, engineering firms, and R&D departments worldwide—from solo engineers billing $3,000/month to principal engineers managing $30,000+ in monthly technical consulting work.
Automatic Engineering Time Tracking
Free Engineering Time Tracking Software - Never Miss Project Hours
Stop losing money on unbilled engineering time. Our intelligent technical time tracker automatically records engineering work activity, tracks billable hours by project and discipline, and eliminates manual timesheet entry. Engineers using Timetracker recover an average of 12+ unbilled hours monthly, increasing firm revenue by $600-2,400 per engineer per month.
Key Benefits
- Automatic engineering time tracking with 99.9% accuracy
- Real-time billable hours monitoring by project and discipline
- Zero manual timesheet data entry required
- Smart time recording for design, analysis, and documentation
- Works with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android devices
Perfect For
- Mechanical engineering consultants
- Software engineering teams
- Civil engineering project managers
- Electrical engineering contractors

Multi-Project Engineering Management
Smart Engineering Time Tracking for Multiple Technical Projects
Organize unlimited engineering projects with intelligent project management. Switch between technical assignments seamlessly, track time across multiple engineering disciplines, and generate separate billing reports instantly. Our engineering time tracking software handles everything from 2-project startups to 100+ project large engineering firms.
Key Benefits
- Unlimited engineering projects and technical disciplines
- One-click project assignment switching
- Separate billing per engineering discipline
- Real-time project analytics and engineering reporting
- Discipline-specific time tracking rules
Perfect For
- Multi-discipline engineering firms
- R&D departments with diverse projects
- Engineering teams supporting multiple clients
- Large firms with complex project management

Engineering Timesheet Generation
Automated Engineering Timesheets from Project Time Tracking Data
Transform tracked engineering hours into professional technical timesheets automatically. Generate detailed billing reports with engineering hours, project expenses, and discipline breakdowns in seconds. Export timesheets to popular engineering billing systems and get engineers paid 40% faster with accurate time documentation.
Key Benefits
- Automatic engineering timesheet generation from project data
- Professional time-to-billing conversion in 1-click
- Integration with engineering billing software
- Project expense tracking for accurate client billing
- Compliance-ready reports for engineering accounting
Perfect For
- Hourly engineering consulting structures
- Engineering firms with strict timesheet requirements
- R&D departments with detailed reporting needs
- Engineering contractors and freelancers

Engineering Team Collaboration
Scale Your Engineering Practice with Team Time Tracking
Grow your engineering practice with powerful team management tools. Add unlimited engineering team members, assign granular roles and permissions, track everyone's time transparently, and maintain complete project visibility across all disciplines and technical assignments in your expanding engineering firm.
Key Benefits
- Unlimited engineering team members (free forever)
- Role-based access control for projects/disciplines
- Transparent time tracking across all technical projects
- Real-time engineering team collaboration features
- Principal engineer dashboard for firm management
Perfect For
- Growing engineering firms (5-50 people)
- R&D departments with multiple engineers
- Multi-location engineering practices
- Engineering firms with specialization teams

Advanced Time Tracking Features for Professional Engineers
Discover the powerful automation tools that make engineering time tracking efficient and accurate for technical professionals managing complex project portfolios and multiple client relationships.
Smart Engineering Time Tracking Workflows
Create automated workflows that perform different time tracking actions based on project types, engineering disciplines, and billing rates for maximum technical efficiency.
Conditional Time Filters for Technical Work
Use smart filters so time tracking only starts when specific engineering work conditions are met—perfect for engineers with complex billing arrangements across multiple projects.
Engineering Data Formatting Tools
Transform dates, project codes, billing rates, and technical data into your engineering firm's preferred format for seamless integration with existing project management systems.
Engineering Software API Integrations
Connect with any engineering tool (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, etc.) or send data to firm systems without coding or server management required.
Scheduled Engineering Time Reports
Schedule automated time reports to be sent to project managers whenever it's convenient for your engineering workflow—daily, weekly, or monthly project summaries.
Custom Engineering Time Tracking Logic
Describe your engineering time tracking needs and our AI will create custom solutions for your specific project requirements and technical billing structure.
Start Free Engineering Time Tracking - Setup in Under 2 Minutes
Follow these simple steps to set up your complete engineering time tracking system and start capturing every billable hour automatically—no credit card required, free forever.
Step 1 (30 seconds)
Start Free Time Tracking for Your Engineering Work
Transform manual engineering time tracking into automated revenue capture. Our intelligent technical timesheet software eliminates billing guesswork, reduces invoicing errors by 95%, and helps engineers recover an average of 12+ billable hours monthly—worth $600-2,400 in additional firm revenue.

Step 2 (1 minute)
Set Up Your First Engineering Project in 60 Seconds
Switch seamlessly between technical assignments without losing valuable billable time. Our intelligent project management system lets engineers organize unlimited technical projects, track time across multiple disciplines, and generate professional timesheets instantly.

Step 3 (instant)
Begin Automatic Engineering Time Tracking Immediately
Start capturing every billable minute with our automatic technical time tracking technology. Whether you're designing systems, conducting analysis, or writing specifications—Timetracker automatically records your work activity and categorizes it by project and discipline.

Step 4 (optional)
Scale Your Engineering Practice with Team Collaboration
Ready to grow? Add unlimited engineering team members, assign specific roles and permissions, and maintain complete transparency in time tracking and project management across your expanding engineering firm or R&D department.







What Our Users Say
Discover how Time Tracker has helped professionals across industries improve productivity and work-life balance.
Time Tracker has completely transformed how our team manages projects. The intuitive interface and comprehensive reporting have boosted our productivity by at least 30%.
Sarah Johnson
Project Manager, TechCorp
As a freelancer, keeping track of billable hours used to be a nightmare. Time Tracker has simplified everything, and the automated invoicing feature is a game-changer!
Michael Chen
Independent Designer
The analytics provided by Time Tracker helped us identify workflow bottlenecks we didn't even know existed. We've optimized our processes and saved countless hours.
Emma Rodriguez
Operations Director, StartupX
I've tried many time tracking solutions, but none compare to the ease and flexibility of Time Tracker. The mobile app ensures I never miss logging important client work.
David Wilson
Senior Consultant
The team collaboration features are outstanding. Being able to see everyone's progress in real-time has improved our communication and project delivery timelines.
Priya Patel
Team Lead, DevStudio
Time Tracker's integration with our existing tools was seamless. The customer support team was incredibly helpful during setup and answered all our questions promptly.
Thomas Brown
IT Manager
The automatic time detection feature is brilliant! It learns my work patterns and suggests time entries, making tracking effortless and accurate.
Lisa Wang
Software Engineer
Managing multiple clients became so much easier with Time Tracker. The project categorization and detailed reports help me stay organized and professional.
James Miller
Marketing Consultant
The dashboard gives me instant insights into where my time goes. I've been able to eliminate time-wasting activities and focus on high-value work.
Rachel Green
Business Analyst
Time Tracker's offline mode saved me during a client meeting in a remote location. All my time entries synced perfectly when I got back online.
Alex Thompson
Field Engineer
The expense tracking feature alongside time tracking makes this tool indispensable for project management. Everything I need in one place!
Maria Garcia
Project Coordinator
I love how Time Tracker respects work-life balance. The break reminders and overtime alerts help me maintain healthy working habits.
Kevin Lee
UX Designer
Timetracker is FREE, forever
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Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering Time Tracking
Get answers to the most common questions about engineering time tracking software and how it can transform your technical practice