Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

Location: New York

Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

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Base Pay Range

$70,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Overview

At KCI, we’re 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. KCI is currently ranked #53 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Benefits

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!

Diversity Statement

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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Perform structural analysis, complete design tasks, and develop construction drawings for concrete, wood, and steel structures related to buildings or other 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.

The Structural Engineer-in-Training Will

• 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 the necessary adjustments and corrections to work product.
• Perform work in a timely and effective 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred

• Previous internships or work experience in the Engineering field.

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Pre‑employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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