Sr. Project Engineer- Coastal & Marine Structures

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Austin (NJ, TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead innovative coastal and marine structure projects. This role involves designing piers, wharves, and bulkheads, ensuring structural integrity, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to employee ownership, the company fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and development. Join a team that values integrity and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of engineering solutions in marine environments.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Family-Friendly Benefits

Collaborative Work Environment

Training and Mentoring

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of professional experience in engineering.
• PE certification required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze marine structures like piers and bulkheads.
• Prepare engineering reports and ensure compliance during construction.

Skills

Structural Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Project Management

Technical Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Sr. Project Engineer- Coastal & Marine Structures

Job Locations: US | US-NJ-Woodcliff | US-MD-Baltimore | US-NC-Raleigh | US-GA-Atlanta

ID	2024-5788
Category	Engineering
Type	Full-Time Regular - 40 hours
Posted Date	3 months ago (1/24/2025 12:05 PM)
Max	USD $160,000.00/Yr.
Min	USD $95,000.00/Yr.

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 #56 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

This role will perform structural and geotechnical engineering for marine and waterfront projects. Examples of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design of piers, wharves, and bulkheads including key components such as piles, pile caps, deck, fenders, and mooring bollards/cleats utilizing concrete, steel, timber, and composites.
• Analyze existing structural capacity of deteriorated components to determine remaining capacities.
• Perform field inspection of existing structures.
• Perform berthing and mooring analyses.
• Prepare plans, designs, drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Work collaboratively with members of all company disciplines as well as external partners.
• Prepare engineering reports and other technical documents.
• Provide site visits during construction to ensure compliance with contract documents.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the technical design and engineering required to complete projects or portions of projects within the scope, schedule, and budget.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; designs a complete project, system, component, or process.
• Assists with the preparation of project scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments;
• Prepares complete project documents and designs, analyzes and interprets data, and solves technical problems.
• Assigns tasks to and directs engineers, technicians, and administrative staff.
• Assists with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or programs.
• Works collaboratively with internal and external partners on multidisciplinary design/engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Appropriate graduate-level work. Master's degree preferred.
• 6 - 10 years of professional experience. PE Required.
• Experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring projects involving both overhead and underground engineering systems.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based on position.