Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About The Position
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team in Southern California. This role is ideal for an individual skilled in managing multiple tasks and deadlines while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. You will be involved in a variety of water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, and treatment process improvement projects. Key Responsibilities: Design and Analysis: Develop detailed designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Manage technical tasks including planning, design, and construction support for civil infrastructure projects. Project Management: Support larger projects or lead smaller projects or components, coordinating with the Project Manager, team members, and sub-consultants. Ensure the timely completion of tasks and assist in managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables. Technical Support: Provide expert support for multi-disciplinary teams in planning and executing infrastructure projects, including pipelines, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities. Understand and apply industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines. Field Work: Conduct site inspections and field measurements. Engage in field activities, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis. Documentation and Coordination: Prepare engineering documents and contract documents, including construction specifications and plans. Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, and prepare site observation reports. Communication and Collaboration: Assist in preparing client presentations and maintaining client communication. Ensure compatibility with design intent by coordinating with other disciplines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline required.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in the planning, design, and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Broad understanding of municipal engineering, site development design, construction methods, and design and construction codes.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or the ability to obtain California PE within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or the ability to obtain California PE within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed designs, including drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Manage technical tasks including planning, design, and construction support for civil infrastructure projects.
- Support larger projects or lead smaller projects or components, coordinating with the Project Manager, team members, and sub-consultants.
- Ensure the timely completion of tasks and assist in managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Provide expert support for multi-disciplinary teams in planning and executing infrastructure projects, including pipelines, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities.
- Understand and apply industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Conduct site inspections and field measurements.
- Engage in field activities, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Prepare engineering documents and contract documents, including construction specifications and plans.
- Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, and prepare site observation reports.
- Assist in preparing client presentations and maintaining client communication.
- Ensure compatibility with design intent by coordinating with other disciplines.
Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
