Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

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

• Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support planning, design, and construction support activities for civil infrastructure projects while helping manage scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Support larger projects or lead smaller projects and components by coordinating with Project Managers, internal teams, and sub-consultants.
• Apply industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines to support multi-disciplinary teams working on pipelines, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
• Perform site inspections, collect field measurements, and support accurate data collection and analysis for project teams.
• Prepare engineering and contract documents, review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, prepare site observation reports, assist with client presentations, and coordinate with other disciplines to support design intent.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in the planning, design, and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Areas of Knowledge: Broad understanding of municipal engineering, site development design, construction methods, and design and construction codes.
• Certifications or licenses: Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington preferred, or ability to obtain PE within 6 months of hire.

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.

Pay

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $115,000 and $170,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Schedule

Kennedy Jenks utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office.