Drinking Water Process Engineer

$110,000 - $140,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Arlington, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Arlington, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Drinking Water Process Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for drinking water treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in drinking water treatment technologies and regulations, with a strong interest in continuing to develop their skills in water treatment. This role offers opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and support clients on a variety of water quality and treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for drinking water treatment projects, including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and operations optimization.
• Assist in preliminary engineering studies and feasibility assessments for municipal drinking water treatment systems.
• Support project teams with design and technical contributions, including developing process flow diagrams and design criteria for water treatment facilities.
• Collaborate with client service managers by contributing technical insights during project meetings and presentations.
• Participate in research and process improvements related to water quality and treatment technologies.
• Provide input on water treatment facility performance evaluations and assist in operations optimization.
• Stay engaged in water-focused professional organizations and present technical material at conferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in drinking water treatment engineering.
• Practical professional engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire. License in one or multiple states (CA, CO, FL, HI, OR, TX, VA, WA) preferred.
• Strong familiarity with drinking water treatment regulations and technologies.
• Ability to work as part of a project team, supporting senior staff and contributing to technical deliverables.
• Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information clearly to colleagues and clients.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Other benefits and programs