Engineer-in-Training – Structural (Entertainment Engineering)

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 employees 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 Technologies is seeking a Structural Engineer-in-Training to join our Entertainment Engineering team in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. In this role, you will support engineering work involving typical and atypical structures within the entertainment industry, including temporary event and support structures such as concert stages and rigging, theater installations, and outdoor live event structures, as well as permanent structures including entertainment venue renovations, safety evaluations, signage, and theme park structures. 

• Performs work involving typical and atypical plans, investigations, and structures within the Entertainment industry. Projects include temporary event structures (concert stages and rigging, theater rigging, outdoor live event structures) and permanent structures (entertainment venue renovations and safety evaluations, signage, theme park structures). 
• Assignments include but are not limited to: analysis and evaluation of typical and atypical structures, support of design and design development, participation in site visits, preparation of technical letters and reports, and other related engineering tasks requiring knowledge of basic structural principles. 
• Works collaboratively with internal staff and external partners on multidisciplinary design/engineering projects. 
• Reviews input from Project or Technical Managers and makes the necessary adjustments and corrections to work product. 
• Performs work in a timely and effective manner within assigned schedules and budgets. Ability to manage own time effectively while juggling multiple assignments and to communicate proactively with managers and internal project teams regarding progress and potential scheduling conflicts. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while working on multiple projects with varying timelines. Typical workload may include 3+ active projects with turnaround times ranging from days to weeks to months. 
• Ability to apply Structural Engineering fundamentals to non-standard or unconventional structures using practical and creative problem solving. 
• Field experience and ability to work with clients, contractors, and other disciplines is preferred but not required. 
• EIT certification or have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam is preferred.  
• Coursework, internship experience, or other training in structural engineering is required. 
• Familiarity with steel design is required; wood and aluminum design is preferred. 
• Experience with structural software modules such as RISA-3D, SAP2000, etc. is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required, with a structural focus, and demonstrated experience or coursework in structural design is required.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:

• 0-2 Years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural 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.