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 #56 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.
The Landscape Architect in Training will assist in the design and development of landscape and irrigation projects. The Landscape Architect in Training will work under the guidance of senior staff, contributing to various aspects of project execution.
Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation of landscape and irrigation plans, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.• Create basic design graphics, sketches, and renderings to support project presentations.• Conduct site research and analysis to gather information on project constraints and opportunities.• Participate in field visits to gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs.• Support field inspections and construction observations, documenting findings for review by senior staff.• Collaborate with project team members to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.• Assist in the preparation of reports, summaries, and other documentation required for project development.• Learn and apply company design standards and industry best practices in all tasks.• Receive mentorship from senior staff, actively seeking feedback and guidance to improve skills.• Assist in the preparation of design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures in all work.• Support the preparation of materials for client meetings and community presentations.• Participate in project meetings, gaining exposure to client interactions and project discussions.• Complete other duties as required or assigned.• Attend training sessions and workshops to build knowledge and skills.
* Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Education and/or Work Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.• 0-2 years of experience in related field.
Certificates, licenses, and/or Registrations Preferred: • Additional industry certifications
Pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. Motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.
KCI is a 100-percent employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States and beyond. Our multi-disciplined service offerings allow us to provide exceptional turnkey expertise to federal, state and local government agencies, as well as institutional and private-sector clients. More than 2,000 employee-owners, working from offices across the United States, offer technical expertise in transportation, resource management, environmental, telecommunications, utilities, facilities, and construction management.
At KCI, we apply knowledge, determination and skill to create a more interconnected, livable world—a society that connects us not only to our clients, but to each other. Reward is found in prosperity, resilience, growth and success for our clients, our communities and our employee-owners.
We relentlessly pursue solutions today to address tomorrow’s infrastructure and environmental challenges. Solving problems and enhancing functionality—this is what excites us. Our passion for the built and natural environment is surpassed only by our desire to make an impact—to improve, support, develop, implement and build—in order to meet societal needs. We strive for excellence in everything we do.
The KCI team believes in driving change through the development and application of innovation with an adventurous spirit. Our employees have the freedom to take risks and explore opportunities to help our clients serve their constituents, enhance their communities and achieve their goals. Exploration is encouraged, and an entrepreneurial mindset is at the foundation of our culture.
Ownership is key. Our employees are both professionally and personally invested in the success of our projects, our clients and our company. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are driven to better ourselves, each other and the world around us. We are driven to rise to the challenge.
