Project Engineer Intern
$23/hr
Internship
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- The position receives direct supervision.
- The role involves administrative or technical responsibilities.
- Objectives are based on established guidelines, processes, and operating procedures.
- The employee coordinates their own tasks within a specific range of responsibilities to accomplish well-defined outcomes.
- Work is generally structured or recurring.
- Relevant past experience is not necessarily required.
- The position is entry-level and non-exempt.
- Employees must comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Employees are accountable for safety and health and must stop work if an unsafe condition is present, then notify their supervisor immediately.
- RK Mechanical employees and subcontractors must implement and maintain safety and health systems practices, including training in RK Mechanical Orientation, shop-specific orientation, CPR/First Aid/AED/Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazard Identification and Reporting, and OSHA 10.
Responsibilities
- Assist with or perform assigned tasks under the Project Manager, including managing contractual agreements with owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, field staff, and within RK’s management system.
- Ensure corporate documentation is completed and current, including time cards, daily reports, additional work authorizations, receiving documents, and as-built drawings.
- Negotiate terms, conditions, and scope of work for contractual agreements issued to RK in accordance with corporate policies and procedures, and estimate bid proposals.
- Prepare and distribute the initial project budget.
- Coordinate and attend RK in-house pre-construction meetings.
- Ensure permits and licenses are obtained and current for the project.
- Coordinate timely completion of material and equipment buy-out procedures with the superintendent and purchasing department, keeping buy-outs within the established budget.
- Ensure the superintendent’s take-offs are complete, accurate, and timely.
- Buy out, negotiate, and issue lower-tier subcontracts, ensuring complete scopes comply with contract documents and remain within budget.
- Oversee and coordinate the project submittal approval process.
- Process shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings properly and on time.
- Administer signed subcontract requirements for conformance with the agreement, contract documents, and change orders.
- Assist in developing, preparing, and finalizing RK’s mechanical construction CPM schedule with input from superintendents.
- Coordinate ordering, processing, and delivery of materials and equipment with vendors and the purchasing department.
- Coordinate communications and correspondence from owners, general contractors, and subcontractors.
- Review reports, including those prepared by local police, for completeness and accuracy, and forward them to the vice president of finance.
- Ensure project quality-control procedures are followed during construction in accordance with contract documents and RK policies and procedures.
- Ensure change order requests are processed properly and the superintendent has information needed for implementation.
- Ensure change orders are processed on time and properly documented.
- Coordinate and track take-off orders, procurement, and release of change order items with the purchasing department and superintendents.
- Initiate, oversee, and verify billings.
- Verify that invoiced materials and billed work have been delivered to or completed at the job site.
- Review and monitor labor costs, hours, and projections with superintendents.
- Provide monthly and quarterly information to the project manager and the vice presidents of operations and finance, including forecasted costs to complete the project, outstanding extra-work costs, completed but unbilled work, bid overruns, and pending claims.
- Assist with legal claims as necessary.
- Ensure job closeout is performed properly and efficiently, and keep the project manager and vice president of operations informed of closeout status.
- Monitor craft workers’ compliance with company and project safety program requirements.
- Assist the safety manager with preparation, documentation, and distribution of accident reports.
- Assist in resolving conflicts with clients, the architect/engineer liaison, and others.
- Support company profitability through sound decision-making and reliable judgment.
About the company
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 won ENR Specialty Firm of the Year on September 29, 2026.
- RK says its Aurora expansion created nearly 1,200 jobs in 2026.
- RK posted active hiring on October 5, 2026 across Denver, Aurora, Henderson, and Phoenix.
What critics are saying
- Rapid 2025-2026 expansion can strain execution, quality, and cash discipline across new sites.
- Skilled-trades competition in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas threatens staffing, schedules, and margins.
- Any major safety failure or project blowup would damage RK's family-brand reputation.
What makes RK Industries unique
- RK bundles mechanical, steel, electrical, water, service, and Mission Critical under one operator.
- Its Aurora campus, opened April 2026, unifies headquarters, engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing.
- RK self-performs prefab and modular delivery across data centers, energy, healthcare, and government.
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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