Sr. Water Resources Engineer

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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 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 #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 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.

In this role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with other members of the team and will be responsible for coordination and completion of various project elements. The candidate will be responsible for executing project work, producing high quality deliverables, maintaining project schedules, and mentoring junior staff. The candidate will be joining a diverse team with active projects in NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VA, and DE. This is a great opportunity for increased project and design responsibilities for a self-motivated and detail-oriented individual.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience (6 preferred) with water resources related projects.

• Provide planning, design, and construction oversight services for DOT, municipal, and private clients in the transportation and civil engineering industry including but not limited to roadway drainage, culvert and bridge hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, green infrastructure, and ESD/LID.
• Completion of hydrologic and hydraulic computations, reports, and modeling (drainage improvement, watershed evaluation, floodplain modeling)
• Design and preparation of construction drawings for various water resources projects. Projects include: drainage, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, bridge and culvert replacement,
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS required.
• Coordinate design development of projects and plans and assisting with technical direction of junior staff
• Assist in the development of multiple projects and deliverables, including plans, specifications, technical reports, and cost estimates, within the schedule and budget. These duties will be performed under the supervision of a project engineer or project manager.
• Performs work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment.  Assignments usually include engineering calculations, interpretation of engineering drawing and specifications, and assistance with proposal preparation. 
• Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and have a strong understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.
  
  

Required Skills & Required Experience

•  Experience in stormwater management, design of stormwater quantity and quality control measures, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, drainage design, erosion and sediment control design, and watershed modeling

•  Understanding of hydrologic & hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, TR-20, and SWMM
•  Microstation and Geopak Drainage experience.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Appropriate graduate level work. Master's degree preferred.  
• 6 - 10 years of professional experience.  PE Required.
• The target candidate will have experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring projects involving both overhead and underground engineering systems.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

• Submit for approval and deliver timely annual Employee Performance Appraisals for assigned staff
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
• Manage work routine of all assigned staff and assign job activities as required
• Complete other duties as required/assigned
• Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(75%-80% typical)
• Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
• Chart and provide task performance results
• Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
• Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
• Prepare interpractice agreements and/or outside requests as required
• Provide technical project and staff oversight
• Serve as task manager on select projects
• Compare field data to base plan
• Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
• Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
• Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
• Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
• Review and approve shop drawings
• Complete Annual Individual Training Program

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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.