Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (Summer 2027)

KCI Technologies, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. seeks a motivated Water Resources Engineer-in-Training for Summer 2027 to join our team across Nashville, Raleigh, and Rock Hill.

The role involves hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, flood studies, drainage design, and master planning under supervision of a project engineer. Candidates should have ABET-accredited degree and 0–2 years of experience, with strong communication and technical writing skills.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience.
• ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Familiar with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit.
• Strong Word and Excel skills.
• Good communication and technical writing.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Team-focused and collaborative.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare construction drawings for water resources projects.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and reports.
• Contribute to flood studies, master planning, and design analyses.
• Support FEMA documentation and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with project engineers and management.
• Assist with field investigations and data collection.
• Work on open and closed drainage design tasks.
• Proficient with MS Office; knowledge of Geopak Drainage/HEC-RAS is a plus.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Revit

HEC-RAS

Geopak Drainage

Job description

Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (Summer 2027)

Job Locations

US-SC-Rock Hill | US-NC-Raleigh | US-TN-Nashville

Job Details

• ID: 2026-8058
• Category: Engineering
• Type: Full-Time Regular - 40 hours
• Posted Date: 5 hours ago (9/1/2026 10:29 AM)

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

KCI is looking for a motivated Water Resources Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join our team in summer 2027.

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.