Associate Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

About the Company

Founded in 1919, KJ delivers exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. The company is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions, including green infrastructure design, energy reduction strategies, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. Known for industry-leading client service and tailored solutions, KJ fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, network architectures, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation specifications, I/O lists, and control system architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and civil engineers to develop integrated, high-quality project solutions.
• Support planning studies, condition assessments, alternatives analyses, and engineering reports related to automation and controls systems.
• Develop project cost estimates and support project scope development.
• Coordinate with clients, system integrators, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project delivery.
• Provide engineering support during construction, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform QA/QC reviews and support the continued development of engineering standards, best practices, and technical excellence.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering, preferably in consulting engineering for water, wastewater, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Experience designing instrumentation and control systems for pump stations, treatment facilities, or similar infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA systems, control strategies, and instrumentation systems.
• Experience developing and reviewing P&IDs and control system documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering field.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license strongly preferred; candidates with the ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire will also be considered.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional registration support.
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan.
• Additional employee benefits and wellness programs.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this position is $107,000–$147,000 annually and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work.