Marine Structures Technical Lead

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

 

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 employee’s 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.

 

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Technical Lead provides support for all engineering-related activities for the Marine Structures division . The Technical Lead is responsible for supporting the delivery of the organization’s established policies and objectives on all division projects, initiatives, and processes by applying technical excellence, best practices, and strong leadership to all work and deliverables. The Lead Technical Specialist is expected to be able to jump into a variety of project types/sizes and immediately contribute to the development and QA/QC of project deliverables.

 

• Serves as a technical leader for the division in the application of advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area.
• Subject matter expertise across many of the major technical areas of practice for a specific technical division in a regional office.
• Keeps informed of new developments and requirements in building codes, design standards and analysis methods affecting the division for the purpose of recommending and implementing changes.
• Leads technical assignments and QA/QC of calculations and work product.
• Supervises and mentors a staff of engineers and technicians.
• Plans, schedules and coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects.

Reviews project deliverables to ensure compliance with company and industry technical standards through QA/QC reviews.

• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Responsible for updating and maintaining design standards and analysis methods for assigned practice area.
• Coordinates with Principal on weekly manpower assignments for all technical operations and assists in managing any changes, as required.
• Supports training and technical guidance to appropriate personnel regarding engineering analysis and design standards and technical software use.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required. Master's degree preferred.  
• Minimum of 10 -15 years of professional experience. 
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.