Transportation Project Engineer

Overview

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At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides value to our employee-owners. We design and deliver world-class solutions, invest in supporting and developing our team, reward integrity and commitment, and share achievements. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, growth opportunities, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are celebrated as a team, and we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are 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 #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: As Project Engineer at KCI, you will oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The Project Engineer plays a crucial role in driving project success and maintaining client satisfaction through their expertise and leadership. You will work with the Project Manager for successful project execution.

• Project Management and Leadership: Plan, develop, coordinate and direct projects or engineering programs. Design and prepare deliverables for multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful completion within defined timelines and budgets. Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders. Conduct research in problem areas of scope and complexity. Serve as a staff specialist, applying advanced theories and concepts. Assist in proposals, negotiations, and presentations. Collaborate with internal departments for client relationship development.
  
  Manage work routines and assign job activities. Attend project team meetings. Provide task performance reports. Coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants. Provide technical oversight and guidance. Serve as task manager of select projects.
• Training, Development, and Compliance: Mentor and train staff. Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. Ensure projects comply with ISO standards. Conduct employee performance appraisals, when applicable. Develop professional relationships through active participation in industry associations and community involvement. Identify and assist in attracting talent to KCI.
• Financial Management and Reporting: Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting project scope. Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters. Work with the Project Manager to actively manage project budgets. Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets.
• Project Execution and Technical Oversight: Conduct site visits and gather data. Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Review and approve shop drawings. Compare field data to base plan. Prepare preliminary concept designs. Read and interpret technical documents.

* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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