Field Engineer

RK Mechanical, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Industries seeks a Field Engineer to translate project plans into effective field execution. You will support field leadership by coordinating labor, materials, quality, safety, and commissioning across the full project lifecycle.

You will work closely with field managers, project managers, and engineers to drive quality, productivity, and profitability, with hands-on involvement from start-up to closeout. Strong organization and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related position.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with field managers, PE and PM on internal coordination.

Responsibilities

• Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, including time cards, daily reports, and drawings.
• Coordinate and attend RKMI in-house pre-construction meetings.
• Ensure permits and licenses are obtained and current for project.
• Coordinate timely completion and buy-out procedures on materials and equipment.
• Collaborate with Field Manager to ensure take-offs are complete, accurate and on time.
• Maintain project as-built drawings.
• Administer signed subcontract requirements per contract documents and change orders.
• Collaborate on CPM schedule with Field Managers and logistics.
• Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment.
• Manage project quality control procedures during construction.
• Manage requisitions, returns, and transfers of project tools.
• Process change order requests with Field Manager and Purchasing.
• Provide take-offs for changed conditions.
• Track take-off orders, procurement, and release of change orders.
• Manage labor resource planning and productivity reporting.
• Oversee start-up and commissioning process.
• Closeout documentation and customer punch-lists management.
• Schedule daily and weekly scope of work with Field Manager(s).
• Monitor safety program compliance and support safety manager with incident reports.
• Maintain journeyman to apprentice ratio.

Skills

Field coordination

Safety compliance

Documentation

Labor planning

CPM scheduling

Change orders

Education

College/university graduate or equivalent

Job description

Join our team as a Field Engineer and play a critical role in turning project plans into successful field execution. You’ll support field leadership by coordinating labor, materials, quality, safety, and commissioning activities while maintaining the systems and documentation that keep projects running smoothly. If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy working closely with field managers, project managers, and engineers to drive quality, productivity, and profitability, this role offers hands‑on involvement across the full project lifecycle.

RK Company Overview

RK Industries is a second‑generation family‑owned company led by brothers Rick and Jon Kinning. With seven specialized business units working together, we deliver construction, fabrication, manufacturing, and building services with a focus on safety, quality, and craftsmanship.

People join RK for the craftsmanship, complexity, and the ability to make a real impact. Our in‑house capabilities mean employees see their ideas become real solutions, creating meaningful collaboration and clear visibility into how work gets built. Growth happens through challenging projects, mentorship from experienced builders, and opportunities that stretch your skill set.

With RK University, accredited apprenticeships, competitive benefits, and deep community investment, RK offers the stability of a family‑owned company with the opportunity and momentum of an industry leader.

Position Summary

Maintenance and administration functions in support of field managers in the execution, tracking and management of: labor resources, quality control and quality assurance processes, safety administration, start‑up and commissioning administration as well as project tool management. Work with field leadership, PE and PM on internal coordination necessary for successful completion of projects.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure daily corporate documentation is completed and up to date, including time cards, daily reports, additional work authorizations, receiving documents, as‑built drawings, etc.
• Coordinate and attend RKMI in‑house pre‑construction meetings.
• Ensure permits and/or licenses are obtained and current for project.
• Coordinate timely completion and thorough buy‑out procedures on materials and equipment, in conjunction with the Field Manager and purchasing department.
• Collaborate with Field Manager to ensure Triangulation take‑offs are complete, accurate and on time.
• Responsible for maintaining project as‑built drawings.
• Responsible for the administration of the signed subcontract requirements with respect to conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders.
• Collaborate with PM and logistics department in the development, preparation, and finalization of RKMI’s mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from Field Manager(s).
• Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors and purchasing department.
• Responsible for proper execution of project quality control procedures during construction process, in accordance with the contract documents and RKMI’s policies and procedures.
• Responsible to manage the process of requisitions, return and /or transfer of project tools.
• Ensure that change order requests (COR’s) are processed in accordance with proper procedures, and that the Field Manager has information required for implementation.
• Collaborate with Field Manager (s) to provide take‑offs for changed conditions.
• Coordinate and track take‑off orders, procurement and release of change order items with the purchasing department and Field Manager(s).
• Responsible for managing labor resource planning processes which include: development of labor resource charts, tracking and reviewing labor productivity reports and development of short interval plans in conjunction with the LRC (Labor Resource Chart) and LPR (Labor Productivity Report).
• Responsible for managing and coordination of the start‑up and commissioning process.
• Responsible for job closeout being performed in proper and efficient manner and keeping the Project Manager informed of closeout status including but not limited to: documentation, customer punch‑lists, Engineer of Record Observations, start‑up and commissioning, tools, demobilization, etc.
• Collaborate with Field Manager(s) to schedule daily and weekly scope of work activities.
• Monitor crafts compliance with company/project safety program requirements.
• Assist safety manger with preparation, documentation, and distribution of accident reports.
• Maintain proper journeyman to apprentice ratio.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Execute, supervise and maintain CPMIS.
• Optimize the profitability of the company by demonstrating the ability of a decision maker with reliable and mature judgment.

Qualifications

• Indirect supervision.
• Fully competent in all conventional aspects of subject matter or functional area.
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/modification of standards.
• Devises new solutions to problems encountered.
• Independently performs most assignments with instruction.
• Receives guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisor approval for changes in standards.
• 3-5 years of experience in a related position.
• College/university graduate or equivalent combination of skills and experience generally expected for specified technical roles.

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.