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, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 license in California required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Additional preferred qualifications: Experience with pipeline design software and hydraulic modeling tools preferred.