Engineer I - Construction

RK&K•Temple Terrace, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

RK&K is hiring an Engineer to our Construction Management team in Tampa or Lakeland, Florida. This position will work within our Construction Management group under the direction of an RK&K Senior Project Engineer on an active $270M roadway reconstruction project in Polk and Pasco Counties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Position requires an EI certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Prior construction internship experience

Responsibilities

Assist with on-site inspection of construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
Document daily construction activities, quantities, and conditions in inspection reports.
Maintain organized project records, including submittals, RFIs, correspondence, meeting minutes, and change order logs.
Support preparation of status reports, schedules, and cost tracking updates.
Participate in project meetings with contractors, engineers, and agency representatives.
Communicate observations and issues clearly to senior staff for resolution.
Review construction plans, specifications, and CPM schedules with guidance from the Senior Project Engineer.
Support quality assurance/quality control for work in place, including material verification/testing, testing coordination with others, and field measurements.
Monitor site conditions for adherence to safety protocols.
Report on any unsafe practices or conditions to supervisory staff immediately.
Shadow senior engineers, inspectors, and construction managers to gain exposure to construction management practices.
Proactively seek opportunities to expand technical knowledge of construction methods, codes, and standards.