Water/Wastewater Project Engineer

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 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.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

Minimum of 5 - 9 years of experience in the planning and design of water and wastewater facilities and infrastructure. Experience shall include the hydraulic and mechanical designs for water and wastewater pumping stations, storage facilities, and treatment plants. Shall be knowledgeable of piping, valving & pumping design for water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Capable of coordinating designs with various disciplines to include electrical, survey, civil, structural, architectural and environmental. Current with regulatory requirements and permitting related to water and wastewater systems. Experience needed with preparing contract documents to include contract drawings and specifications.

• One or more of the following as it relates to water/wastewater engineering: 1. In a supervisory capacity plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important project or a number of small projects with complex features.  A substantial portion of the work supervised  is comparable to that decrypted for a Sr. Design Engineer.  2. As individual researcher or worker, carries out complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or imported techniques and procedures. Work is expected to result in the development of new or refined equipment, materials, processes, products and or scientific methods 3. As a staff specialist, develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.  Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment.  Usually performs as a staff adviser and consultant as to a technical specialty.
• EI Required. PE preferred, not required. 
• Candidate must have worked on all phases of design related to water & wastewater infrastructure and have been involved in industry related services of a project.
• Good problem solving, communication, and technical writing skills are required. A solid background of reliability, commitment to task and project completion and success is

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.

Performance Expectations

• 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.