Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Kennedy Jenks•Portland, OR

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Oregon team and contribute to municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role supports projects from planning and design through construction, working closely with Project Managers, engineers, and technical specialists. The engineer will develop design solutions, coordinate project activities, prepare technical deliverables, support construction activities, and help resolve design questions. The position also offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise, take ownership of project deliverables, collaborate across disciplines, and provide day-to-day technical assistance to junior engineers as appropriate. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. The anticipated salary range is $90,000 to $135,000 and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Five or more years of relevant engineering experience in the planning, design, and analysis of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure.
Background in municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, including experience contributing to multidisciplinary projects.
Ability to organize technical work, communicate effectively across teams, and keep assigned tasks and deliverables moving forward.
Proactive approach to identifying issues, exercising sound judgment, and following through on responsibilities until they are resolved.
Ability to evaluate engineering challenges, apply relevant standards, and develop accurate, practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, clients, and external partners.
Understanding of municipal wastewater systems, engineering design principles, construction methods, and applicable codes and standards.
Familiarity with engineering design documentation, hydraulic modeling, project scheduling, and document review software.

Nice To Haves

Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) license in Civil or Environmental Engineering.
Experience with Bluebeam Revu, Microsoft Project, AFT Fathom, and Visual Hydraulics.

Responsibilities

Prepare designs, plans, specifications, calculations, and technical reports for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Coordinate design tasks and deliverables with Project Managers and technical teams, supporting project schedules and budgets.
Collaborate with process, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and other engineering disciplines to address design interfaces and maintain project alignment.
Apply engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements to evaluate alternatives and develop practical solutions.
Participate in site visits and inspections; review contractor submittals and shop drawings; respond to requests for information (RFIs); and document field observations.
Review technical work for accuracy, communicate project issues, and coordinate next steps to help ensure timely resolution.
Share knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and provide day-to-day technical assistance to junior engineers as appropriate.