Full-Time

Project Engineer 1

RK Industries

RK Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Specialty contracting, prefabrication, modular systems provider

Compensation Overview

$65k - $85k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Aurora, CO, USA

In Person

On-site position; telecommuting not available; must travel within Denver Metro Area as needed.

US Citizenship Required

Bachelor's

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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

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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Simplify's Take

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