Full-Time

Field Engineer

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$65k - $80k/yr

Stamford, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • 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.
  • 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.
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.

RK Industries is a family-owned group delivering specialty contracting, prefabricated solutions and modular systems through seven operating divisions: RK Mechanical, RK Steel, RK Electrical, RK Mission Critical, RK Energy, RK Water and RK Service. It designs, fabricates and installs mechanical, electrical, structural and modular systems across the Mountain West from six facilities headquartered in Denver. Its service model combines on-site contracting work with off-site fabrication and modular construction to streamline projects from design to completion. The company differentiates itself through its long family history, multi-division integration, and regional focus, enabling coordinated, single-source delivery across mechanical, electrical, structural, energy, water and service needs. The goal is to provide reliable, end-to-end contracting and modular solutions that support complex projects while upholding its family legacy and regional service commitments.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1963

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What believers are saying

  • RK opened its Aurora headquarters on April 1, 2026, targeting nearly 1,200 jobs.
  • LinkedIn said RK expanded into Arizona and Texas and won major HPC work.
  • RK Water opened a 35,440-square-foot Denver facility in spring 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Digital Shovel sued RK in Colorado over portable mining patents in 2024.
  • Powell Electrical Systems filed a Texas breach-of-contract suit against RK on August 11, 2025.
  • Aurora tax credits require hiring targets; missed benchmarks trigger clawbacks by 2034.

What makes RK Industries unique

  • RK Industries combines construction, fabrication, service, and manufacturing under one roof.
  • Its eight divisions span RK Mechanical, Steel, Electrical, Energy, Water, and Mission Critical.
  • The April 2026 Aurora headquarters consolidates operations, manufacturing, and support teams.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Training Programs

Professional Development Budget

Employee Discounts

Mental Health Support