Water Resources Project Engineer

Water Resources Project Engineer

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. We are dedicated to providing unparalleled value to our employee‑owners while delivering world‑class solutions. We reward integrity, commitment, and innovation, offering unlimited growth, a voice that matters, and a lifestyle that works.

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.

• Prepare, design and review engineering construction plans, drawings, and specifications for various water resources projects, including drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, flood mitigation, stabilization, and restoration.
• Develop hydrologic and hydraulic studies for floodplain, drainage improvements, climate resiliency, flooding, dam breach analysis, stabilization, and restoration.
• Conduct site visits and assessments to gather information and ensure project compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Design and prepare deliverables for multiple water resources projects simultaneously, ensuring successful completion within defined timelines and budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams to obtain necessary information, permits, approvals, and clearances for project execution.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff and perform quality‑control review of delegated work.
• Stay updated with industry trends, best practices, and advancements in engineering techniques and technologies.
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, team members, and stakeholders to understand project requirements, scope, and objectives.
• Utilize strong organizational and scheduling skills to effectively track project progress and deliverables, providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring client satisfaction and future collaboration.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct projects or engineering programs.
• 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 and provide task performance reports.
• Coordinate with other practices and sub‑consultants.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance and serve as a task manager of select projects.
• 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.
• 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 budget utilization targets.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Minimum of five years of experience in civil engineering or related engineering field.
• Experience with ArcGIS and HEC‑RAS preferred.
• Experience with Micro Station and/or Civil 3D AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience with InRoads and/or Open Roads preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in preparing engineering plans, reports, design standards, permitting, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and…