Planning Intern (Summer 2027)

KCI Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. invites motivated college students to join as summer interns in Nashville. You will be embedded with engineers, planners, scientists, or construction managers, gaining exposure to real-world projects and daily tasks.

Interns work a 40-hour week for 10+ weeks, with mentoring and scheduled reviews. You will assist with plans, data analysis, field surveys, and drafting while learning ISO quality procedures and client communication.

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position where no previous experience is required.
• Currently enrolled in a college Engineering, Planning, Geography, or Public Policy program.
• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred.
• MicroStation or AutoCAD skills desired but not required.
• GIS experience desired but not required.
• Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of plans, documents, presentations, and figures.
• Conduct data analysis and reporting.
• Complete field surveys.
• Conduct entry level engineering, design or drafting.
• Prepare planning studies and coordinate conceptual plans with other design disciplines.
• Apply quality control procedures in alignment with ISO.
• Communicate with client(s) on a limited basis.
• Provide on-time delivery of project expectations with favorable feedback.
• Perform administrative or office management duties.

Education

College program enrollment

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

GIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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 employees 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 #50 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

KCI is looking for bright and highly motivated college students (rising juniors, rising seniors or rising graduate students) to support and learn from our talented and diverse team of engineers, planners, scientists, and construction managers.

The intern will work under the supervision of a technical manager within one of KCI's many diverse consulting, engineering, scientific, or design practices to gain exposure to real world projects and daily work tasks. Summer interns will work a 40-hour week, with at least 10 weeks of work required during the period from mid-May to the end of August. Interns will be assigned a dedicated supervisor and mentor, are required to attend planned activities, and must submit mid-summer and end-of-summer reports/presentations.Depending on the selected candidates’ career field, the duties may include:

• Assist in the development of plans, documents, presentations, and figures.

• Conduct data analysis and reporting

• Complete field surveys

• Conduct entry level engineering, design or drafting

• Prepare planning studies and coordinate conceptual plans with other design disciplines

• Apply quality control procedures in alignment with ISO

• Communicate with client(s) on a limited basis

• Provide on-time delivery of project expectations with favorable feedback

• Perform administrative or office management duties

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• This is an entry level position where no previous experience is required.

• Currently enrolled in a college Engineering, Planning, Geography, or Public Policy program.

Education and/or Work Experience Preferred:

• 3.0 GPA or higher preferred

• MicroStation or AutoCAD skills desired but not required.

• GIS experience desired but not required.

• Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus.

Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Required:

• Valid Driver’s License

• Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.