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KCI · 2 hours ago

Senior Project Engineer

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for coordinating and completing various project elements, executing project work, producing high-quality deliverables, maintaining project schedules, and mentoring junior staff.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

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

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, HEC-HMS, SWMM

Microstation and Geopak Drainage experience, or similar CAD software

Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position

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

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

Assist with receivables management

Work with the Project Manager to actively manage project budgets

Achieve or exceed budgets individual utilization targets

Conduct site visits and gather data

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualification

Water resources engineeringHydrologicHydraulic analysisLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Project managementMicroStationHEC-RASStormwater managementErosionSediment controlCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience

Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring engineering projects

Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders

Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment

Understanding of hydrologic & hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS, HY-8, HEC-HMS, SWMM

Microstation and Geopak Drainage experience, or similar CAD software

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS required

Candidate must have good written and verbal communication skills and have a strong understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position

Preferred

Master's Degree

Minimum of 6 years of experience with water resources related projects

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career

Company

KCI

KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.

Founded in 1955

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kci.com/

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