Engineer In Training (EIT)

Job Title: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) 

Location:
North Sioux City, SD 

Employment Type: Full-Time 

Department: Engineering & Construction 

Reports To: Project Manager

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a highly motivated Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our engineering and construction team. This role provides hands-on experience in both office and field settings, working closely with engineers, project managers, and construction personnel. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to develop technical and project management skills. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Engineering & Project Support

• Facilitate and contribute to the development of project plans and designs. 

• Collaborate with the CADD Department to support project design and documentation. 

• Assist the Project Manager in setting project objectives, procedures, data collection methods, and performance benchmarks. 

• Create and manage testing protocols to monitor project performance and quality metrics. 

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications through quality control and assurance practices. 

• Work collaboratively with the operations department to identify and resolve technical issues. 

• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned. 

Construction Support

• Collaborate with the estimating department to understand and support bidding procedures. 

• Assist in preparing schedules and updates for construction activities; determine personnel and equipment needs. 

• Support project management tasks such as submittals, invoicing, project correspondence, and general coordination. 

• Assist with material buyout, shop drawing reviews, and submittal processes. 

• Communicate schedule updates to supervisors and subcontractors; ensure timelines and requirements are met. 

• Assist with subcontract drafting and subcontractor coordination. 

• Work closely with foremen and subcontractors to monitor and document construction progress. 

• Perform construction observation and document work using Procore. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 
  

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field 

• EIT certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months) 

• 0–3 years of relevant engineering or construction experience 

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Procore) 

• Basic understanding of construction processes and engineering design principles 

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites 
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CADD software 

• Prior internship or co-op experience in engineering or construction 

• Familiarity with construction documentation and scheduling 

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. 

RP Constructors, LLC is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law.  RP Constructors, LLC, is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.