Building Structures Engineer-in-Training

KCI Technologies•Woodcliff, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KCI Technologies is seeking a motivated Building Structures Engineer-in-Training to join its Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey office. The opportunity is intended for graduates completing their studies in Fall/Winter 2026 or Spring 2027. The role involves structural analysis, design tasks, and construction drawing development for concrete, wood, and steel structures related to buildings and other vertical construction. Projects may include community centers, low-to-mid-rise buildings, multifamily residential buildings over podiums, high-rise construction of approximately 30–40 stories, and specialty structures. The Engineer-in-Training contributes to design and analysis, uses engineering design and BIM software, prepares project documentation and reports, conducts research and process studies, and participates in on-site inspections. The role also involves assessing existing buildings, communicating with coworkers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines, collaborating on multidisciplinary projects, incorporating project or technical manager feedback, and completing work within assigned schedules and budgets. The engineer assists across design, construction administration, and bid phases. Field experience is preferred but not required. EIT certification is preferred, and the ability to obtain it within one year is required. KCI is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and offers training, mentoring, and resources for career development, along with a competitive compensation package and family-friendly benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
0–2 years of experience.
General knowledge of MicroStation, AutoCAD, and 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.
Ability to obtain EIT certification within one year.
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous internships or work experience in the engineering field.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Field experience.

Responsibilities

Perform analysis and design for structural engineering tasks involving concrete, wood, and steel structures.
Develop project design deliverables and construction drawings.
Prepare reports documenting analysis results, feasibility studies, field work, and other technical tasks related to structural design.
Inspect existing buildings with other staff engineers and document observations and condition assessment findings.
Use engineering design software and BIM software for design and project documentation.
Conduct process studies, research investigations, and on-site inspections as assigned.
Communicate effectively with coworkers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines.
Collaborate with internal and external partners on multidisciplinary design and engineering projects.
Incorporate feedback and make adjustments or corrections to work products as directed by Project or Technical Managers.
Complete work in a timely and effective manner within assigned schedules and budgets.
Assist with design, construction administration, and bid phases of projects.