Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

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Title: Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

Location(s): US-MD-Baltimore | US-PA-Allentown | US-NY-Albany | US-NY-New York | US-NJ-Woodcliff

Salary: USD $70,000 – $75,000 per year

Posted: 1 month ago (10/27/2025 4:54 PM)

Type: Full-Time Regular – 40 hours

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Category: Engineering

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge. At KCI, we are building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering 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 employees 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.

We are ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record's list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Benefits: Competitive compensation package, family‑friendly benefits, collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We encourage diversity, inclusion, women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI is looking for a motivated Building Structures Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our team. This opportunity is intended for Spring 2026 graduates, with the position starting in Summer 2026. The engineer shall perform structural analysis, complete design tasks, and develop construction drawings for concrete, wood, and steel structures that are related to buildings or other types of vertical construction.

• New design will encompass a variety of building types including community centers, low-to-mid‑rise construction, multi‑family residential over podium, and high‑rise construction (approximately 30‑40 stories), along with other unique specialty structures.
• Assignments will include design and analysis, utilization of engineering design software, documentation (using BIM software), process study, research investigations, report preparation, on‑site inspections, and other activities requiring knowledge of structural design principles and techniques commonly employed in unique structural applications.
• Perform analysis and design of various structural engineering tasks.
• Document the project design in deliverables to be used for construction.
• Prepare reports to convey results of analysis, feasibility studies, field work, and other technical tasks pertinent to the structural design of a project.
• Inspect existing buildings, with other staff engineers, and document observations and condition assessment findings.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners on multidisciplinary design and engineering projects to develop innovative solutions.
• Review input from Project or Technical Managers and make necessary adjustments and corrections to work product.
• Perform work in a timely manner within assigned schedules and budgets.
• Assist on all phases of design as well as the construction administration and bid phases of work.
• Field experience is preferred but not required.
• EIT certification is preferred. Ability to acquire within 1 year is required.

• 0‑2 Years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET‑Accredited Program.
• General knowledge of required design software (Micro Station, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Previous internships or work experience in the Engineering field (preferred).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification (preferred).
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

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.