Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. In this Senior Water Resources Engineer role, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with other team members to coordinate and complete various project elements, execute project work, and mentor junior staff.
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
- 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
Skills
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with water resources related projects
- 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
- 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
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
- 6 years of experience with water resources related projects
- Master's Degree
Benefits
- Employee-owners
- Freedom to innovate
- Unlimited growth
- A voice that matters
- A lifestyle that works
- Achievements are shared and celebrated
- Competitive compensation package
- Family friendly benefits
- Collaborative working environment
- Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career
- Hybrid/remote options (Open to hiring in any KCI South Carolina office with hybrid/remote options.)
- Mentoring and training staff
- Ensure projects comply with ISO standards (as part of company processes)
- Active participation in industry associations and community involvement
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