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KCI · 5 hours ago

Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

Allentown, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

0+ years exp

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. They are seeking a motivated Building Structures Engineer-in-Training to perform structural analysis, complete design tasks, and develop construction drawings for various building structures.

Consulting

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The engineer shall perform structural analysis, complete design tasks, and develop construction drawings for concrete, wood, and steel structures that are related to buildings or other types of vertical construction

New design will encompass a variety of building types including, but not limited to : community centers, low-to-mid-rise construction, multi-family residential over podium, and high-rise construction (approximately 30-40 stories), along with other unique specialty structures

Assignments will include, but are not limited to: design and analysis, utilization of engineering design software, documentation (using BIM software), process study, research investigations, report preparation, on-site inspections, and other activities requiring knowledge of structural design principles and techniques commonly employed in unique structural applications

Perform analysis and design of various structural engineering tasks

Document the project design in deliverables to be used for construction

Prepare reports to convey results of analysis, feasibility studies, field work, and other technical tasks pertinent to the structural design of a project

Inspect existing buildings, with other staff Engineers, and document observations and condition assessment findings

Communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines

Work collaboratively with internal and external partners on multidisciplinary design and engineering projects to develop innovative solutions

Review input from Project or Technical Managers and makes the necessary adjustments and corrections to work product

Perform work in a timely and effective manner within assigned schedules and budgets

Assist on all phases of design as well as the construction administration and bid phases of work

Field experience is preferred but not required

EIT certification is preferred. Ability to acquire within 1 year is required

Qualification

Structural analysisDesign software proficiencyBIM softwareEIT certificationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelTechnical writingTeam collaborationProblem-solvingOrganizational 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

Valid Driver's License

Ability to maintain required certifications

Preferred

Field experience is preferred but not required

EIT certification is preferred. Ability to acquire within 1 year is required

Previous internships or work experience in the Engineering field

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Family friendly benefits

Collaborative working environment

Training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career

Company

KCI

KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond.

Founded in 1955

Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.kci.com/

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