Project Executive/ Engineering Area Lead
Austin, Texas (Individual can work from the Austin Texas area or anywhere within 4 hours of Austin)

KFI Engineers is expanding and is looking for a project leader for the firm’s major projects in the Austin area. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an entrepreneurial engineer to join the team working on innovative, large-scale, career-defining projects that can fast-track professional growth. In this role, the engineer will be a key professional in local project work in addition to helping KFI to grow the Texas market share.

This engineer will help lead significant projects in the Austin area including projects such as a one-of-a-kind greenfield microgrid energy system. The facility will deliver 100% of the power to a 2.5 million sq foot building. This phase of the effort is in early stages and KFI will play a pivotal role in designing the central utilities plant and supporting infrastructure.

In addition to involvement in local vital projects, the engineer will be the go-to Texas resource to set the direction and strategy for expansion in the region. KFI’s infrastructure and team experience can offer this business-minded professional resources for growth from key business areas that include utilities and central energy, industrial process and agribusiness, and building infrastructure that will set this professional up to be a statewide leader in the field. The right professional will be an up-and-coming visionary leader with the foresight to leverage this expertise to bring on new opportunities and grow local market share within their background area.

About the Company:
Founded in 1996 with 300+ employees KFI Engineers is a nationally recognized engineering consulting firm providing MEP, structural, process, and building commissioning services across the US. KFI’s motto “find a way” says it all– when a project is hard, KFI accepts the challenge to make the impossible happen. Built by engineers, the firm is comprised of complex thinkers that are passionate about the work that they do. KFI’s core business focuses include utilities and central energy, industrial process and agribusiness, and building infrastructure. The firm provides these services to a diverse client base from healthcare and education to industrial and manufacturing. KFI offers full benefits including a 401k, health, dental, and insurance coverage as well as a tuition reimbursement program and paid volunteer time off.

Requirements:
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related engineering discipline
• 10+ years of experience
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Technical background can come from a wide range of areas from utility systems, MEP, commissioning, energy, or any related industry related to building systems.
• Experience working on projects in such areas as higher-ed, healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, commercial, K-12, or related experience
• Strong communication skills and the desire to serve in a business development capacity
• Texas experience is required