Project Engineer I

RK Industries•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

RK Industries, LLC (RK) is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Project Engineer to support the execution and delivery of modular data centers, power modules, and custom critical infrastructure. The Project Engineer will serve as a member of the Operations team and work closely with the Project Manager of a project. This role serves as a technical bridge between design engineering, supply chain and manufacturing and is responsible for the administrative functions necessary for the successful completion of modular build projects.

Requirements

US Citizenship Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project) is required
Familiarity with reading and interpreting engineering drawings and models required
Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in the development and construction of modular datacenters, power modules and electrical infrastructure preferred.
Experience with Bluebeam Revu is preferred
Strong understanding of Bills of Materials and typical mechanical, electrical and architectural build materials as they pertain to modular systems 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

Responsibilities

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.