Sr. Bridge Project Engineer

Overview

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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 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 #56 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

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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.

As a Senior Professional / Project Engineer at KCI, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of bridge engineering projects across both traditional (design‑bid‑build) and alternative delivery (design‑build) methods. This role is responsible for overseeing technical execution, supporting project management efforts, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations, quality standards, schedules, and budgets.

You will collaborate closely with Project Managers, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex bridge and transportation infrastructure projects.

• Support the planning, development, coordination, and execution of bridge projects, including highway, rail, and pedestrian structures.
• Work alongside Project Managers to successfully deliver both design‑bid‑build and design‑build projects, including accelerated schedules and contractor‑driven environments.
• Lead technical tasks and coordinate with internal disciplines (geotechnical, hydraulics, traffic, environmental) and external partners.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and technical staff.
• Participate in project meetings with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Assist in proposal development, technical write‑ups, and client presentations, particularly for design‑build pursuits.
• Provide constructability input and support staging, sequencing, and traffic control planning.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and contractors to ensure alignment across all project elements.
• Serve as a task manager or deputy PM on select projects.

• Mentor and develop early‑career engineers, supporting their technical growth and progression toward licensure.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable standards including AASHTO, DOT, FHWA, and project‑specific requirements.
• Support QA/QC processes and adherence to KCI’s quality management systems.
• Participate in performance feedback and career development discussions.
• Engage in professional organizations (e.g., ASCE, ACEC) and industry events to strengthen client relationships and market presence.
• Assist in recruiting and attracting top bridge engineering talent.

• Support the Project Manager in…