What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Structures Project Engineer position at KCI Technologies Inc.?
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
Our Building Structures team in Albany, NY is hiring an experience Engineer to join our team in Albany, NY.
- Multi-tasker with ability to perform building and building-related structural design and condition assessments and develop construction drawings for concrete, wood, and steel structures. Must be able to develop own construction documentation using AutoCAD/REVIT. Will lead project team and work with other disciplines. Able to use Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam/Adobe. Experience with RISA/RAM is preferred.
- Provide mentoring, technical development, and general oversight of junior staff.
- Perform and QA/QC calculations, drawings, reports, and other documentation to ensure accuracy and code compliance.
- Plan workload, track and meet budgets for structural tasks/projects.
- Maintain existing client relationships.
- Candidate must have worked on all phases of design as well as provided construction administration/bid phase services.
- Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required. A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is required.
Required Expereince:
- Structural Engineer with at least 5 years of experience using structural design software, AutoCAD/Revit, and building design.
- Must have field experience and ability to work with clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
- Must have a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited school. Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
- Structural Engineering (SE) license a plus. NCEES registration a plus and the ability to obtain licenses in other states is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; Appropriate graduate level work is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 - 9 years of professional experience.
- Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
