Field Engineer II

Field Engineer II

RK&K

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

8601 Six Forks Road, Forum 1 (Show on map)

Jun 11, 2025

RK&K's Construction Management Team is currently hiring a Field Engineer II based in the Raleigh area. As a self-motivated, Field Engineer II, you will serve as an assistant construction project manager and support infrastructure construction projects such as highway, roadway, bridge, and pedestrian facilities.

RK&K also hires those with related experiences such as contractor, military and surveyor experience.

Essential Function

Manage assigned elements of projects as an owner's representative to ensure contract compliance

Serve as a communication liaison between field staff, contractors, project designers, federal and state agencies, business owners, citizens, and other stakeholders

Review and understand the project plans, contract documents, specifications and standards

Provide technical guidance to the client and confirm quality work

Update and track financial information including cost projections for projects. Make recommendations related to partial and final contractor payments. Prepare and conduct entitlement determinations, independent cost estimates, time impact recommendations and documentation related to project change orders

Track project schedule and make recommendations

Conduct project meetings to include preconstruction meetings, utility coordination meetings, progress meetings, pre-activity meetings, and others as necessary

Prepare project management correspondence and review recommendations made by project staff.

Manage the Project Close-out process, including as-builts, final quantities and final acceptance

Focus attention on the success of key project elements: Safety & Environmental, Quality, Schedule and Cost

Interact and build relationships with internal and external project team members

Required Skills and Experience

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

2-7 years of experience in Construction Inspection or Construction Management

Or a similar combination of relative education and experience

Ability to coordinate simultaneous tasks

Proficiency in communicating technical information

Effective verbal and written communication skills

NCDOT-based material certifications preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs and employee resource groups

Career Development

Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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