Transportation Engineer-in-Training

About the role

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge at KCI, a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI builds an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to employee-owners, rewarding integrity and commitment, offering freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. The company is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting‑edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives, and is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of multiple construction plans for transportation projects under the supervision of a senior project engineer or project manager.
• Perform work involving conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment.
• Carry out engineering calculations, interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and assist with proposal preparation.
• Design and prepare construction drawings for various transportation projects.
• Help coordinate work of multiple engineering disciplines and perform drafting/CADD work for the project.
• Develop engineering reports, quantities, and construction cost estimates.

Requirements

• 0‑2 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain required certifications.

Qualifications

• General knowledge and/or experience with OpenRoads Designer.
• Good communication and technical writing skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, and NACTO standards.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification (preferred).
• General knowledge of required design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Previous internships or work experience in the engineering field (preferred).

Skills

• Communication and technical writing.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• CADD/drafting (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of transportation design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, NACTO).
• Engineering calculations and cost estimating.
• Team collaboration and problem‑solving.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Family‑friendly benefits.
• Collaborative working environment.
• Training, mentoring and resources to advance your career.