Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (Summer 2027)

KCI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level civil engineer to join our water resources team in the United States.

The role focuses on stormwater modeling, drainage design, and hydraulic analyses, contributing to flood studies and master planning. The successful candidate will work with a team on open and closed drainage design, FEMA-related documentation, and plan development across multiple projects and states, including TN.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 0–2 years of experience in engineering.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, AutoCAD, and Revit.
• Strong skills in MS Word and Excel.
• Good communication and technical writing abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic computations, reports, and modeling for drainage improvements and flood-related analyses.
• Prepare construction drawings for water resources projects.
• Support multiple projects with plans, specs, technical reports, and cost estimates under supervision.
• Engage in field investigations, surveys, and data collection as needed.
• Join a diverse team with projects across NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VA, and DE.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Detail-oriented

Education

ABET-Accredited engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

Geopak Drainage

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

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 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

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for this role has experience with both stormwater modeling and design/implementation of drainage and conveyance infrastructure. This role includes working with current team members to complete flood studies/no-rise analyses, bridge hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater master planning, municipal and DOT drainage/culvert analysis and design, and 2D hydraulic analyses.

In this role, the successful candidate will be proactive to work with other members of the team and will be responsible for completing various project tasks. The candidate will be working on tasks for open and closed drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood studies and watershed modeling, FEMA compliance documentation, stormwater master planning, scour analysis, erosion and sediment control design, and plan development, design computations, reporting, and documentation for all projects as needed. The candidate will be joining a diverse team with active projects in NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, VA, and DE.

The Ideal Candidate

• Will be proactive to seek help and guidance on project and design tasks.
• Will complete hydrologic and hydraulic computations, reports, and modeling (drainage improvement, watershed evaluation, bridge and culvert replacements, floodplain modeling).
• Will design and prepare construction drawings for various water resources projects.
• Will 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 and/or project manager.
• Will perform work which involves conventional types of plans, background data, field investigations, surveys, and field equipment.
• Has a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, MicroStation, Geopak Drainage, and HEC-RAS (preferred).
• Has good written and verbal communication skills and has a base understanding of water resources and civil engineering principles.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• 0-2 Years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-Accredited Program
• General knowledge of required design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred

• Previous internships or work experience in the Engineering field.

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Required

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to maintain required certifications

Certificates, Licenses, And/or Registrations Preferred

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

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