Field Engineer I

RK&K•Virginia Beach, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

RK&K is seeking a self-motivated graduate Field Engineer I for its Virginia Beach, Virginia office. The role supports civil construction projects involving aviation, highways, roadways, bridges, and related facilities. It includes coordinating construction projects that apply engineering principles and methods to consultation, investigation, evaluation, planning, and design across utilities, structures, equipment, processes, transportation systems, and work systems. The position involves communicating with internal teams and external clients, accurately logging work-site activities, and leading inspections of facilities and infrastructure. The job description notes that its listed duties are not comprehensive and may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related engineering field.
Zero to two years of experience in civil engineering or construction management.
Previous internship experience in construction management or civil engineering.
Practical application of engineering procedures in roadway design or construction, schedules, claims avoidance, claims mitigation, cost estimating, and reporting.
Ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks.
Proficiency in communicating technical information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

EIT license or the ability to obtain one within six months.

Responsibilities

Coordinate construction projects involving the application of engineering principles and methods.
Communicate with internal team members and external clients.
Accurately log activities at the work site.
Run point on inspections of facilities and infrastructure.