Drinking Water Process Engineer

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Santa Rosa, CA

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 role focuses on evaluating treatment processes, optimizing operations, and collaborating with project teams to deliver innovative solutions in water quality and treatment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in drinking water treatment technologies and regulations, and will work alongside experienced engineers to support various 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