Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
About The Position
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Washington team, supporting water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, and treatment process improvement projects. The position supports larger projects and may lead smaller projects or defined project components, coordinating with Project Managers, internal teams, clients, and sub-consultants to deliver infrastructure solutions. The role contributes to planning, design, construction support, field coordination, and technical documentation. Work includes engineering design and analysis; preparation of drawings, specifications, calculations, and contract documents; support for project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; application of industry standards and regulatory guidelines; field inspections and data collection; and coordination across disciplines. The Project Engineer also reviews shop drawings and submittals, responds to requests for information, prepares site observation reports, and assists with client presentations. 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 $88,000 to $147,000, depending on factors including education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related scientific discipline.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in 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.
- Ability to coordinate with Project Managers, team members, sub-consultants, clients, and other disciplines.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, prioritize competing needs, and deliver accurate, timely work across project phases.
- Experience preparing engineering and contract documents, construction specifications, plans, calculations, submittal reviews, RFI responses, and site observation reports.
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach, with ability to support larger project teams and take ownership of smaller projects or defined project components.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, or ability to obtain a PE within 6 months of hire.
- Background in water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, pipelines, tanks and reservoirs, pump stations, and/or treatment facilities.
Responsibilities
- Prepare detailed designs, drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Support planning, design, and construction support activities for civil infrastructure projects.
- Help manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Support larger projects or lead smaller projects and project components, coordinating with Project Managers, internal teams, and sub-consultants.
- Apply industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines to support multidisciplinary teams.
- Perform site inspections, collect field measurements, and support accurate data collection and analysis.
- Prepare engineering and contract documents.
- Review shop drawings and submittals and respond to requests for information.
- Prepare site observation reports and assist with client presentations.
- Coordinate with other disciplines to support design intent.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k).
- Bonus programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee ownership opportunity.
- Professional registration support.
- Business travel assistance.
- Competitive paid time off and holidays.
- Employee assistance program.
- Additional programs that support wellbeing and professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
