Civil Engineer, Structural focus

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA

13d•$105,000 - $148,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Civil Engineer with a Structural focus in Virginia to lead design and consulting services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States. This 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 while working closely with engineers, designers, and construction teams as part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus (ABET Accredited)
8+ years of consulting engineering experience focused on structural design.
Strong understanding of structural design principles, codes, and standards, including application to buildings, tanks, support systems, and related infrastructure.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required in Virginia.
Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D/BIM modeling

Nice To Haves

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred but not required.
experience with Revit, RISA 3D, Enercalc, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, or STAAD preferred.
Experience supporting structural engineering for industrial or municipal infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

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