Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits

Supporting our employees is essential to delivering the quality and excellence our clients expect. Our benefits program is designed to promote well-being, reward performance, and provide the resources our team members need to succeed both professionally and personally.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that reflects our commitment to our people. From health and wellness coverage to retirement planning and paid time off, our programs are structured to support stability, growth, and peace of mind. Equally important, we provide opportunities for ongoing career development. Whether through mentorship, hands-on project experience, or continued learning, we encourage our employees to expand their skills and reach their full potential. Benefits go beyond what is offered on paper, at KSE. They are part of a culture that values respect, collaboration, and shared success. We are proud to invest in our team and to create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and motivated to build lasting careers.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Competitive health, dental, and vision plans are available for employees and eligible dependents, with generous employer contributions toward medical premiums.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays – Competitive paid time off program, company-observed holidays, and additional PTO awarded in recognition of 5 and 10 years of service.
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance – Employer-paid basic term life insurance for eligible employees, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members through convenient payroll deductions.
  • Disability Coverage – Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance for eligible full-time employees, in addition to state-mandated Short-Term Disability benefits.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions. Company matching contributions are made each pay period, allowing employees to benefit throughout the year.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account options include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits FSA.
  • Supplemental Insurance Options – Voluntary insurance plans through AFLAC, including accident, cancer, disability, and other supplemental coverage options available at competitive group rates.
  • Identity Theft Protection – Company-paid identity theft protection for eligible employees.
  • Legal Services Plan – Voluntary legal services coverage (MetLife Legal Plans/MetLaw) provides affordable access to a network of attorneys for a variety of personal legal matters.
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus – Eligible employees may be considered for discretionary annual bonus awards based on individual and company performance.
  • Professional Development & Continuing Education – KSE is committed to employee growth by supporting:
    • Company-sponsored seminars for continuing education opportunities.
    • Reimbursement for approved job-related training, seminars, certifications, and continuing education courses.
    • Reimbursement of Professional Engineer (PE) and Licensed Surveyor (LS) license renewal fees in states where licensure is required for the employee’s position.
  • Employee Referral Program – Employees may be eligible to receive referral bonuses for successful full-time candidate referrals in accordance with the Company’s referral program.
  • Career Growth & Leadership Accessibility – Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement, visibility across the organization, and direct access to company leadership.
  • Collaborative, Performance-Driven Culture – KSE fosters an environment that values innovation, teamwork, accountability, and recognizes employee contributions and achievements.
  • Company-Sponsored Employee Events – Annual Picnic and Employee Holiday Celebration.

Supporting our employees is essential to delivering the quality and excellence our clients expect. Our benefits program is designed to promote well-being, reward performance, and provide the resources our team members need to succeed both professionally and personally.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that reflects our commitment to our people. From health and wellness coverage to retirement planning and paid time off, our programs are structured to support stability, growth, and peace of mind.

Equally important, we provide opportunities for ongoing career development. Whether through mentorship, hands-on project experience, or continued learning, we encourage our employees to expand their skills and reach their full potential.

Benefits go beyond what is offered on paper, at KSE. They are part of a culture that values respect, collaboration, and shared success. We are proud to invest in our team and to create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and motivated to build lasting careers.

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Competitive health, dental, and vision plans are available for employees and eligible dependents, with generous employer contributions toward medical premiums.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays – Competitive paid time off program, company-observed holidays, and additional PTO awarded in recognition of 5 and 10 years of service.
  • Company-Paid Life Insurance – Employer-paid basic term life insurance for eligible employees, with the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance coverage for employees and eligible family members through convenient payroll deductions.
  • Disability Coverage – Company-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance for eligible full-time employees, in addition to state-mandated Short-Term Disability benefits.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – Eligible employees may participate in the Company’s 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions. Company matching contributions are made each pay period, allowing employees to benefit throughout the year.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account options include Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits FSA.
  • Supplemental Insurance Options – Voluntary insurance plans through AFLAC, including accident, cancer, disability, and other supplemental coverage options available at competitive group rates.
  • Identity Theft Protection – Company-paid identity theft protection for eligible employees.
  • Legal Services Plan – Voluntary legal services coverage (MetLife Legal Plans/MetLaw) provides affordable access to a network of attorneys for a variety of personal legal matters.
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus – Eligible employees may be considered for discretionary annual bonus awards based on individual and company performance.
  • Professional Development & Continuing Education – KSE is committed to employee growth by supporting:
    • Company-sponsored seminars for continuing education opportunities.
    • Reimbursement for approved job-related training, seminars, certifications, and continuing education courses.
    • Reimbursement of Professional Engineer (PE) and Licensed Surveyor (LS) license renewal fees in states where licensure is required for the employee’s position.
  • Employee Referral Program – Employees may be eligible to receive referral bonuses for successful full-time candidate referrals in accordance with the Company’s referral program.
  • Career Growth & Leadership Accessibility – Employees benefit from opportunities for professional advancement, visibility across the organization, and direct access to company leadership.
  • Collaborative, Performance-Driven Culture – KSE fosters an environment that values innovation, teamwork, accountability, and recognizes employee contributions and achievements.
  • Company-Sponsored Employee Events – Annual Picnic and Employee Holiday Celebration.

Supporting our employees is essential to delivering the quality and excellence our clients expect. Our benefits program is designed to promote well-being, reward performance, and provide the resources our team members need to succeed both professionally and personally.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that reflects our commitment to our people. From health and wellness coverage to retirement planning and paid time off, our programs are structured to support stability, growth, and peace of mind.

Equally important, we provide opportunities for ongoing career development. Whether through mentorship, hands-on project experience, or continued learning, we encourage our employees to expand their skills and reach their full potential.

Benefits go beyond what is offered on paper, at KSE. They are part of a culture that values respect, collaboration, and shared success. We are proud to invest in our team and to create an environment where individuals feel supported, valued, and motivated to build lasting careers.

  • Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for employee and family members with generous employer contributions to monthly premium for medical insurance.
  • Generous time off package including all major holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) with additional PTO for 5 and 10 years of service.
  • Term Life Insurance – Company paid life insurance policy with ability to purchase voluntary additional life insurance for self and spouse at a low cost through payroll deduction.
  • Long Term Disability – In addition to the mandatory short term disability program, KSE also pays 100% for a long-term disability for all full time employees.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with KSE matching a portion of employee’s contribution. Matching contributions are made at every pay period, not at end of the year.
  • Supplemental Insurance Program – Supplemental benefits through American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC). This includes personal cancer protection plan and personal disability income protection plans.
  • KSE offers various other low-cost insurance products through AFLAC insurance company.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Voluntary Benefit – KSE offers three FSA programs:  Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA and Commuting benefits FSA. Employee’s payments for the FSA are pre-taxed through payroll deduction.
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus.
  • Company paid seminars to earn continuing education credits & PDHs for PE and PLS license renewals.
  • Reimbursements for work related seminars, training, certification course, and PDHs for PE renewals (with prior management approval).
  • Reimbursements for PE registration renewal in the states the employee works and requires PE.
  • Free Identity Theft Protection
  • MetLaw – (Voluntary Benefit) – Convenient access to legal services for employees which the employees may not be able to afford on their own (starting Jan 1, 2020).
  • Employee Referral Bonus – Employees receive cash bonuses for referring successful job applicants to KSE for full-time employment.
  • Visibility within the Firm and accessibility to our upper management.
  • A performance-based culture where creativity and effort are rewarded and encouraged.
  • Annual Company sponsored Family Picnic and Employee Holiday Party.

We offer an attractive and competitive compensation package including, but not limited to, the following: