Pipeline Engineer

About the role

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Support pipeline design and analysis: Perform hydraulic and pipe design calculations for small- to large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines.
• Develop detailed project deliverables: Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for complex pipeline projects, including alignment studies, hydraulic analyses, condition assessments, rehabilitation, new pipeline design, and in-service commissioning.
• Use applicable industry standards: Use applicable industry standards, publications, codes, and regional regulatory requirements to guide pipeline design and installation.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support: Review materials submittals, respond to requests for information, and assist owners in confirming compliance with contract documents.
• Evaluate existing pipeline systems: Conduct condition assessments, and recommend rehabilitation or replacement approaches using various pipe materials and trenchless construction methods.
• Serve as a technical resource: Serve as a technical resource on multidisciplinary project teams, support junior staff development, contribute to client service, write technical reports, maintain project documentation, and support quality control processes.

What Makes This Role Different

• High-impact infrastructure work: You’ll contribute to essential water and wastewater systems that support communities, improve reliability, and address complex infrastructure challenges.
• Tech depth with practical application: This role combines advanced pipeline engineering with real-world construction insight, giving you the opportunity to see your recommendations carry through from design to implementation.
• Team visibility and collaboration: You’ll have the opportunity to serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams, clients, and stakeholders while supporting knowledge-sharing across the team.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years of experience in pipeline engineering, including design, analysis, and construction support.

• Areas of Knowledge: Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations for water and wastewater infrastructure.

• Certifications or licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, Oregon and/or Washington preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

• Additional preferred qualifications: Experience with pipeline design software and hydraulic modeling tools preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance;
• A health savings account;
• A 401(k);
• Bonus programs;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Employee ownership opportunity;
• Professional registration support;
• Business travel assistance;
• Competitive paid time off and holidays;
• An employee assistance program;
• Additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.