Water Resources Engineer-in-Training - KCI Technologies Inc.

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

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KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The ideal candidate for this role has experience with both stormwater modeling and design/implementation of drainage and conveyance infrastructure. This role includes working with current team members to complete flood studies/no-rise analyses, bridge hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater master planning, municipal and DOT drainage/culvert analysis and design, and 2D hydraulic analyses.

In this role, the successful candidate will be proactive to work with other members of the team and will be responsible for completing various project tasks. The candidate will be working on tasks for open and closed drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood studies and watershed modeling, FEMA compliance documentation, stormwater master planning, scour analysis, erosion and sediment control design, and plan development, design computations, reporting, and documentation for all projects as needed. The candidate will be joining a diverse team with active projects in NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VA, and DE. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or junior engineer with 1-2 year’s experience.

The ideal candidate:

• Will be proactive to seek help and guidance on project and design tasks
• Will complete hydrologic and hydraulic computations, reports, and modeling (drainage improvement, watershed evaluation, bridge and culvert replacements, floodplain modeling)
• Will design and prepare construction drawings for various water resources projects.
• Will assist in the development of multiple projects and deliverables, including plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates, within the schedule and budget. These duties will be performed under the supervision of a project engineer and/or project manager.
• Will perform work which involves conventional types of plans, background data, field investigations, surveys, and field equipment.
• Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS (preferred)
• Has good written and verbal communication skills and has a base understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.

• Complete Annual Individual Training Program
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
• Review and approve shop drawings

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KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.