What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Co-op 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 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
KCI Technologies is looking to hire a Civil Engineering Co-op.
Our Civil group is involved in many areas of design including Highway/Roadway design, water/wastewater conveyance and treatment, Stormwater management, Drainage & Grading, Transit flood mitigation and resiliency, and recreation/waterfront development.
We are seeking motivated individuals to become an important member of our team. During this Co-op experience you will participate in our current transportation or water management system projects and gain on-the-job training and mentorship from experienced engineers, PE’s and Project Managers. You will have the opportunity to build upon your classroom knowledge and apply it to engineering projects. Full time employment potential upon graduation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Use engineering software to design and perform roadway/ hydraulic calculations
- Assist in technical reporting, documentation and presentations summarizing design analysis and recommendations for the team and clients
- Gather data and perform site analysis on routine project site visits
- Assist in the development of project specific engineering plans, drawings and models
- Interactions with engineering team and project managers to support projects
- Learning all industry specific best practices, codes and laws
- Utilize and gain familiarity with new systems: GIS Systems, AutoCAD, StormCAD, OpenRoads, HEC-RAS
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a college Engineering program.
- MicroStation or AutoCAD skills desired but not required.
- No experience required.
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
