Project Engineer I

Description

RK Company Overview

As a second-generation, family-owned enterprise, RK Industries, LLC (RK) offers a diverse range of construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication and building services. Led by Rick and Jon Kinning, RK represents seven distinct lines of business that work together to provide seamless project collaboration. Our exclusive building methodologies, accredited safety standards and professional execution allow us to turn our customers’ greatest concepts into reality.

Please note US Citizenship is Required

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Project Engineer to support the execution and delivery of modular data centers, power modules, and custom critical infrastructure. The Project Engineer will serve as a member of the Operations team and work closely with the Project Manager of a project. This role serves as a technical bridge between design engineering, supply chain and manufacturing and is responsible for the administrative functions necessary for the successful completion of modular build projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Assist with and/or perform the following as delegated by the Project Manager for the project:
• Support contract administration by maintaining documentation and preparing PM-directed correspondence with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers.
• Assist with customer and contractor communication, including coordination meeting minutes, distributing action items, and tracking follow-ups.
• Coordinate internally with RK Mission Critical’s engineering, supply chain, and production teams to ensure alignment on design requirements, material readiness, and technical information.
• Support project controls, including maintaining project budgets, billing support documents, schedule updates, and other project trackers from kickoff through shipment.
• Assist in coordinating project licensing and permitting requirements, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and routed appropriately.
• Track and report material deliveries to production, including OFCI materials, and support the PM in communicating impacts to schedule or workflow.
• Prepare project change order packages, including cost backup, scope clarifications, and log updates, as directed by the PM.
• Create and maintain project submittals, manage the submittal approval workflow, track responses, and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain logs such as RFIs, submittal registers, risk registers, and other documentation needed to support the project team.
  
  

Qualifications

• US Citizenship Required
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Experience in the development and construction of modular datacenters, power modules and electrical infrastructure preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project) is required
• Experience with Bluebeam Revu is preferred
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models required
• Strong understanding of Bills of Materials and typical mechanical, electrical and architectural build materials as they pertain to modular systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) is a plus
• Familiarity with the engineering submittal process and documentation is preferred
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  
  

Minimum Physical Requirements And Accountability

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and a variety of office equipment.
• Occasionally may need to reach, stoop, or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Prompt, punctual, and regular attendance during core business hours, in an office environment (not a telecommuting position), including a reliable means of transport to and from work. Ability to occasionally travel between corporate offices and jobsites within the Denver Metro Area, during work hours.
• All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify their supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
  
  

What Sets RK Industries Apart

• Safety: Our unmatched culture of safety is our foremost core value, guiding everything we do each day: Health, Safety, & Environmental
• Awards: Whether in Construction, Manufacturing, Fabrication, or Service, RK Industries is highly recognized and accredited throughout the industry: Accreditations & Recognition
• Benefits: RK Industries offers competitive benefits to support your growth and well-being: Benefits & Rewards
• Philanthropy: RK Industries not only builds our community through our projects, but also invests in it by supporting local services for over a decade through the RK Foundation: RK Foundation
• Development: Through RK University, we provide hands-on training and development opportunities that empower employees to advance their careers and grow within the company, to include leadership and technical learning opportunities, we well as our accredited apprentice program: RK University & RK Apprenticeship Program
  
  

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

RK Industries, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law