Engineer In Training

RP Constructors, LLC; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

RP Constructors, LLC is seeking an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our engineering and construction team in Texas. This role offers hands-on experience in both office and field settings, working with engineers, project managers, and construction personnel.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop technical and project management skills. The position involves supporting both engineering design and construction activities, with responsibilities ranging from

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering or construction experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Procore).
• Basic understanding of construction processes and engineering design principles.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and contribute to the development of project plans and designs.
• Collaborate with the CADD Department to support project design and documentation.
• Assist the Project Manager in setting project objectives, procedures, data collection methods, and performance benchmarks.
• Create and manage testing protocols to monitor project performance and quality metrics.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications through quality control and assurance practices.
• Work collaboratively with the operations department to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with the estimating department to understand and support bidding procedures.
• Assist in preparing schedules and updates for construction activities; determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Support project management tasks such as submittals, invoicing, project correspondence, and general coordination.
• Assist with material buyout, shop drawing reviews, and submittal processes.
• Communicate schedule updates to supervisors and subcontractors; ensure timelines and requirements are met.
• Assist with subcontract drafting and subcontractor coordination.
• Work closely with foremen and subcontractors to monitor and document construction progress.
• Perform construction observation and document work using Procore.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering or related field

EIT certification

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

We areseekinga highly motivatedEngineer-in-Training (EIT)to join our engineering and construction team. This role provides hands‑on experience in both office and field settings, working closely with engineers, project managers, and construction personnel. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop technical and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering & Project Support

• Facilitate and contribute to the development of project plans and designs.
• Collaborate with the CADD Department to support project design and documentation.
• Assist the Project Manager in setting projectobjectives, procedures, data collection methods, and performance benchmarks.
• Create and manage testing protocols tomonitorproject performance and quality metrics.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications through quality control and assurance practices.
• Work collaboratively with the operations department toidentifyand resolve technical issues.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.

Construction Support

• Collaborate with the estimating department to understand and support bidding procedures.
• Assistin preparing schedules and updates for construction activities;determinepersonnel and equipment needs.
• Support project management tasks such as submittals, invoicing, project correspondence, and general coordination.
• Assistwith material buyout, shop drawing reviews, and submittal processes.
• Communicate schedule updates to supervisors and subcontractors; ensure timelines and requirements are met.
• Assistwith subcontract drafting and subcontractor coordination.
• Work closely withforemenand subcontractors tomonitorand document construction progress.
• Perform construction observation and document work using Procore.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineeringor related field
• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• 0–3 years of relevant engineering or construction experience
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Procore)
• Basic understanding of construction processes and engineering design principles
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CADD software
• Prior internship or co-op experience in engineering or construction
• Familiarity with construction documentation and scheduling

This Job Description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties,responsibilitiesand activities maychangeor new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

RP Constructors, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. RP Constructors, LLC, is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.