Geotechnical Engineer-in-Training

placeSparks calendar_month 

Overview:

KCI Technologies provides geotechnical support services to various civil sectors including transportation, site development, structures, water/wastewater, and environmental projects. Our team consists of highly qualified, experienced, and licensed Professional Engineers (PE), Board Certified Professionals (D.GE), seasoned field Inspectors and Scientists with advanced degrees in Civil and Geotechnical Engineering.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring company that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well.

Our people have freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Because life’s more fun when you own it.

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

KCI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other:

  • Site reconnaissance and coordination of subsurface exploration including utility clearance, site access, maintenance of traffic (MOT) and field testing or various Geotechnical Engineering projects. Projects include: transportation, environmental, tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, dams, landfills, site development (residential/commercial), general civil engineering, and construction.
  • Supervise drilling activities during subsurface explorations and perform visual soil classifications and in-situ testing.
  • Perform field testing and inspection during construction activities and prepare daily field reports.
  • Prepare boring logs, subsurface profiles and manage the subsurface data using GINT.
  • Assist Senior Engineers with basic analysis and preparation of geotechnical reports.
  • Must have general knowledge of Soil mechanics. Good communication and writing skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required. Appropriate professional certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 0-2 year's experience.
  • Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon

Performance Expectations:

  • Complete Annual Individual Training Program
  • Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
  • Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
  • Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
  • Complete other duties as required/assigned
  • Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
  • Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
  • 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
  • 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

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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.

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