Transportation Engineer-in-Training Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Transportation Engineer-in-Training KCI Technologies, Inc. United States, South Carolina, Columbia Jun 10, 2025 Transportation Engineer-in-Training
Job Locations US-SC-Columbia

ID 2025-6723

Category Engineering Type Full-Time Regular – 40 hours Posted Date 3 hours ago(6/10/2025 11:58 AM) Overview Join us as we Rise to the Challenge At KCI, we’re building an enduring company that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Because life’s more fun when you own it.

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. Benefits Information in link below 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. Duties, Responsibilities & Other This opportunity is an entry-level transportation engineering position. The position will be within the Transportation Practice of KCI Technologies to perform the following duties: Assist in the development of multiple construction plans for transportation projects. These duties will be performed under the supervision of a senior project engineer or project manager.
Perform work which involves conventional types of plans, investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment. Assignments usually include engineering calculations, interpretation of engineering drawings and specifications, and assistance with proposal preparation.
Help to coordinate work of multiple engineering disciplines, as well as performing drafting/CADD work for the project.
Develops engineering reports, quantities and Construction Cost Estimates The ideal candidate will posses these preferred qualifications: General Knowledge and/or experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD
Candidate must have good communication and technical writing skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Familiarity with AASHTO, MUTCD, and NACTO standards
EIT certification Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required. Appropriate professional certification preferred.
Minimum of 0-2 year’s experience.
Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon Performance Expectations Complete Annual Individual Training Program
Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures
Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements
Complete other duties as required/assigned
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target(80-85% typical)
Attend bi-weekly(or more frequently as necessary) meetings with project team on all projects/tasks
Complete all tasks on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope
Consult and coordinate with other practices and sub-consultants as required
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters
Compare field data to base plan
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes and photographs as needed
Prepare design calculations, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for review and approval
Prepare preliminary concept designs and submit for approval
Read and interpret technical documents needed for performance of job
Review and approve shop drawings #

LI-KH1 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.