Careers

FK Engineering Associates is a growing company that strives to create an atmosphere of value, growth and empowerment. Teamwork is key to our success in creating a positive environment for our employees and providing outstanding service to our clients.

FKE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, national origin, or individual preferences.

FKE Benefits

  • Profit Sharing and 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Contributions
  • Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Holidays

OPEN POSITIONS

Staff Engineer

Position Description
  • Perform and coordinate field inspections and investigations under supervision of a project engineer, including on-site direction of geotechnical drilling activities
  • Monitor construction operations, including earthwork, dewatering, and excavation support installations and prepare engineering field reports.
  • Inspect test borings, test pits, monitoring wells, and install and read geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Conduct laboratory and field testing of soils.
  • Perform a variety of engineering analysis and calculations, with and without the use of engineering software
  • Assist with the preparation of technical proposals, cost estimates, plans, technical specifications, and reports, including day to day correspondence
  • Prepare initial versions of technical reports and evaluations
  • Work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate team-oriented approach to problem-solving, and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians
Requirements
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from a 4-year accredited college or university.
  • Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in written format.
  • Minimal proficiency in CADD.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and thorough follow-through skills.
  • Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
  • Emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering is a preferred
  • EIT
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications

Field Technician

Position Description
  • Perform and coordinate field inspections and investigations under supervision of a staff engineer, including on-site direction of geotechnical drilling activities
  • Monitor construction operations, including earthwork, dewatering, and excavation support installations and prepare engineering field reports.
  • Inspect test borings, test pits, monitoring wells, and install and read geotechnical instrumentation.
  • Conduct laboratory and field testing of soils.
  • Work in a team environment as well as independently, demonstrate team-oriented approach to problem-solving, and have strong interpersonal skills for contact with clients and fellow engineers/technicians
Requirements
  • Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in written format.
  • Minimal proficiency in CADD.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, and thorough follow-through skills.
  • Accuracy, dependability, and strong organizational skills.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
  • 2 – year Associates Degree in Materials Testing or Construction Management

Civil Engineering Intern

Position Description

Our internship program is designed to give hands-on experience to students to build a variety of skills including field data gathering, working with a mentor for construction engineering oversite, lab testing, engineering analysis and providing engineering support to Project Managers.

Requirements
  • Candidate must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering
Preferred Qualifications
  • GPA 3.0 or above
  • An emphasis in Geotechnical and/or Structural engineering
  • Expected graduation within a year of the start of the internship

CADD Operator

Position Description
  • Ability to develop comprehensive CAD design drawings from sketches and other drawing markups. Includes cutting sections, producing elevations and developing details based on direction from engineering staff.
  • Ability to package drawings into a concise drawing/design set, including preliminary drawings, final drawings, and construction record drawings, according to civil engineering practice standards.
  • Ability to package and deliver FK Engineering’s CAD standards for use on projects by outside parties (i.e., clients, subconsultants, etc.) who would like to adopt or use our standards.
  • Ability to integrate CAD work provided by others. This may include anything from converting files to our standard and/or supplying tools that allow others to use our description key codes for actual survey pickup.
  • Serve as a technical resource to staff for specific CAD questions including troubleshooting individual or interdisciplinary CAD related problems.
  • Implement template changes and ensure new templates are communicated and pushed out to the entire company.
Education
  • Minimum of Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting preferred.
Skills/Experience
  • 2 years of experience in CADD operation for civil engineering design.
  • Experience producing top/site plans and structural design drawings.
  • Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
  • Experience in Civil 3D preferred.
  • Serve as a technical resource to staff for specific CAD questions including troubleshooting individual or interdisciplinary CAD related problems.
  • Implement template changes and ensure new templates are communicated and pushed out to the entire company.
  • Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills and good organizational skills.

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What employees have to say about FKE…

Leah Meek

Leah Meek

Assistant Project Engineer

“Everyone is helpful, friendly and enthusiastic – even while interviewing!”

Kyle Thompson

Kyle Thompson, P.E.

Senior Project Engineer, APM

“FKE has the small company feel with the large scale complex projects”

Robert Williams

Robert Williams

Senior Field Technician

“It’s a bummer to have to go home at the end of the day.”

Courtney Muchez

Courtney Muchez

Senior Staff Engineer

“I choose to work at FK Engineering for the unique opportunities to gain experience in the field and office. Another great thing is the friendly work environment.”

Margaret O'Reilly

Margaret O'Reilly

Business Manager

“Excellent, honest leadership with a clear vision, purpose and commitment to excellence. Our workplace culture promotes creativity, positivity, and respect at all levels.”

Ben Schafer

Senior Staff Engineer

“FKE is a smaller company giving me the opportunity to get to know my coworkers better while also giving me the technical experience to learn on larger projects.”

MORE EMPLOYEE COMMENTS…..

“At every level of the organization, they make you feel like you are important and not just a number to get work done.”

“Employees are treated as the number one asset. We are valued and respected.”

“Frequent team-building activities at work and outside work. Very interesting projects. Family atmosphere. We work hard but have fun. Management cares. We care for each other. Employees are given lots of opportunity for responsibility, for working directly with clients, for collaboration, and for creativity.”

“I think the openness and receptiveness of the leadership is amazing. I have never worked somewhere that the leadership listens and does its best to make changes where staff want them. They actually value the opinions of every staff member.”

“The culture promotes creativity, cohesiveness, and teamwork.”

“The work we do is challenging and rewarding. The atmosphere at work is one of cooperation, and is generally laid back, even when workloads are heavy. The company is very flexible with work schedules, allowing employees to maintain a work-life balance.”

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