Civil Engineer, Structural Focus

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Federal Way, WA

4d•$105,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer with a structural focus in Federal Way, Washington, to lead design and consulting services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States. The role supports the integrity, life safety, constructability, and long-term performance of facilities such as pump stations, reservoirs, treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers, and related infrastructure. The engineer will work closely with engineers, designers, and construction teams as part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team. The position contributes across design, multidisciplinary collaboration, construction-phase support, and technology-enabled project delivery. It involves developing structural solutions in a range of materials, preparing calculations and project documents, evaluating structures in high-seismic regions, and applying BIM and analysis tools from planning through construction. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with at least two days per week in the office. The anticipated salary range is $105,000 to $150,000, varying based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 8 years of consulting engineering experience focused on structural design.
Strong understanding of structural design principles, codes, and standards, including their application to buildings, tanks, support systems, and related infrastructure.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Washington.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D/BIM modeling.
Sound judgment, client awareness, and ability to translate complex structural considerations into practical recommendations.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with designers, engineers, construction teams, clients, and stakeholders across disciplines.
Ability to balance technical requirements, project constraints, schedules, and client needs while adapting to changing priorities.
Comfort using analysis, drafting, and modeling tools to support coordinated design.

Nice To Haves

Washington Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
Experience with Revit, RISA 3D, Enercalc, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, or STAAD.
Experience supporting structural engineering for industrial or municipal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Develop concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composite solutions for infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity.
Produce structural calculations, drawings, and specifications to support clear, coordinated project delivery.
Design and evaluate treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers, pump stations, piping support systems, and existing structures for high-seismic regions.
Provide engineering input during construction, including field structural observation and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.
Partner with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and construction professionals to solve technical challenges for municipal agencies and industrial facilities.
Apply BIM and analysis tools to support coordination, client input, and project visualization from planning through construction.