Senior Project Engineer
KCIAbout the role
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 #53 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
As Senior Professional/Project Engineer at KCI, you will oversee the successful execution of engineering projects, ensuring adherence to quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. The Senior Project Engineer plays a crucial role in driving project success and maintaining client satisfaction through their expertise and leadership. Work with the Project Manager for successful project execution.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
- Design Phase leader in the development of multiple construction plans for transportation/roadway projects, providing guidance and supervision to junior engineers.
- Coordinates with project managers while planning scheduling and coordinating design phase tasks related to project scope and deliverables.
- Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required.
- Responsible for quality control, checking computations while reviewing design work and engineering drawings performed by others.
- PE is required
- Analyze and address technical problems which may involve conventional engineering practice, but also may require innovative solutions with unique approaches.
- Candidate must have worked on all phases of design and have been involved in industry related services of a project.
- Broad knowledge of current design policies and practices and the ability to effectively apply this knowledge to the design process.
- Candidate must be reliable, committed to completing multiple task, have strong time management skills.
- Experience with Open Roads/InRoads preferred
Project Management and Leadership: • Plan, develop, coordinate and direct large projects or engineering programs. • Supervise subordinate supervisors or team leaders.• Conduct research in problem areas of scope and complexity.• Ability and willingness to research and work in different geographies. • 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. • Provide task performance reports.• Coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants.• Provide technical oversight and guidance. • Serve as task manager of select projects.
Training, Development, and Compliance:• 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.
Financial Managemen
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