Highway Project Engineer

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At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us. 

THE COMPANY

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.

KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

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.

• A design leader in the development of plans for transportation/roadway projects, providing guidance and supervision to junior engineers.
• Coordinates with project managers while planning scheduling and coordinating design phase tasks related to project scope and deliverables.
• Responsible for quality control, checking computations while reviewing design work and engineering drawings performed by others.
• Analyze and address technical problems which may involve conventional engineering practice, but also may require innovative solutions with unique approaches.
• Candidate must have worked on all phases of design and have been involved in industry related services of a project.
• Broad knowledge of current design policies and practices and the ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the design process.
• Candidate must be reliable, committed to completing multiple task, have strong time management skills, and the willingness to mentor staff
• Solid understanding of and experience utilizing CADD software MicroStation or AutoCAD/Civil 3D is required.  Working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer is preferred.
• Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required.
• Understanding of complex roadway geometry, intersection designs, and ADA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret design standards and specifications and make engineering decisions.
• E.I.T. required, PE desired

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Appropriate graduate level work is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 9 years of professional experience.   
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(75%-80% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Chart and provide task performance results
• 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
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required
• Provide technical project and staff oversight
• Serve as task manager on select projects
• 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
• Complete Annual Individual Training Program

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.