Project Engineer - Civil/DOT
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and a collaborative mindset.
- Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to support the day-to-day execution of heavy civil and Department of Transportation projects, helping ensure work is delivered safely, on schedule, and on budget.
- Coordinate and track submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information to keep projects moving forward.
- Maintain project logs for submittals and requests for information and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
- Track production for self-performed work and support the team in meeting productivity goals.
- Measure and verify in-place quantities for unit price work.
- Assist with project reporting, meeting coordination, and documentation.
- Support schedule updates and participate in weekly progress meetings.
- Maintain accurate as-built drawings and assist with project closeout documentation, including operations and maintenance manuals.
- Collaborate with estimating and project teams as needed.
- One to three years of construction experience is preferred; internships count.
- Exposure to highway, roadway, or heavy civil projects is a plus.
- Experience with P6 and/or Vista is a plus.
About the company
KCI Construction builds roads, bridges, public facilities and commercial buildings for government agencies and private clients across the Midwest. Its work includes water and wastewater infrastructure as well as schools, hospitals and churches. At the Deer Creek Pump Station, it served as general contractor for a facility that pumps stormwater and sewage through deep wells. Clients hire KCI under bid-build construction contracts or use its design-build service to place design and building work with one team, from planning through project completion. Founded in 1922, KCI is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with another office in Springfield.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
St. Louis, MO
Founded
1922
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KCI's project engineers get concrete safety preparation: the company requires 30-hour workplace safety training.
- KCI reports expanding business: its September 2026 announcement cites 42.82% revenue growth over two years.
- KCI has multi-year highway work: its August 2026 truck-parking groundbreaking covers a project scheduled through late 2028.
What critics are saying
- KCI ownership rewards tenure: non-union participants aged 21+ reach full vesting after six years of service.
- KCI crews face high-hazard work: its safety program addresses excavation, confined spaces and active work zones.
- KCI's Route 67 crews must preserve traffic: June 2026 plans require access throughout construction expected through 2028.
What makes KCI Construction unique
- KCI keeps ownership with its workforce: the contractor operates as an employee-owned company.
- KCI controls early building phases: its own crews perform earthwork, underground utilities and foundations.
- KCI maintains factory equipment too: its industrial services department handles plant maintenance, machinery moving and installation.
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