Engineer I - Construction

Rk K; Lakeland (FL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

RK&K is hiring an Engineer to join our Construction Management team in Tampa or Lakeland, Florida. This position involves field support, project documentation, and health and safety compliance on a $270M roadway reconstruction project.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and will assist in inspections, documentation, and communication with project stakeholders. RK&K provides excellent potential for career growth and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Formación

• Assist with on-site inspection of construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents.
• Maintain organized project records, including RFIs and meeting minutes.
• Communicate observations and issues clearly to senior staff.
• Review construction plans and support quality assurance.
• Monitor site conditions for adherence to safety protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Document daily construction activities in inspection reports.
• Support preparation of status reports and cost tracking updates.
• Participate in project meetings with contractors and engineers.
• Shadow senior engineers to gain exposure to construction management.

Conocimientos

On-site inspection

Project documentation

Communication

Technical support

Health and safety compliance

Learning and development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

EI certification or ability to obtain within 3 months

Descripción del empleo

RK&K is hiring an Engineer to our Construction Management team in Tampa or Lakeland, Florida. This position will work within our Construction Management group under the direction of an RK&K Senior Project Engineer on an active $270M roadway reconstruction project in Polk and Pasco Counties.

Essential Functions:

Field Support and Observation

• Assist with on-site inspection of construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Document daily construction activities, quantities, and conditions in inspection reports.

Project Documentation

• Maintain organized project records, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, and change order logs.
• Support preparation of status reports, schedules, and cost tracking updates.

Coordination and Communication

• Participate in project meetings with contractors, engineers, and agency representatives.
• Communicate observations and issues clearly to senior staff for resolution.

Technical Support

• Review construction plans, specifications, and CPM schedules with guidance from the Senior Project Engineer.
• Support quality assurance/quality control for work in place, including material verification/testing, testing coordination with others, and field measurements.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance

• Monitor site conditions for adherence to safety protocols.
• Report on any unsafe practices or conditions to supervisory staff immediately.

Learning and Development

• Shadow senior engineers, inspectors, and construction managers to gain exposure to construction management practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge of construction methods, codes, and standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Position requires an EI certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior construction internship experience

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!
• Why RK&K?

Why RK&K

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.