Project Engineer - Water/Wastewater
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 involves developing engineering solutions and coordinating design activities with Project Managers, engineers, and technical specialists. The engineer will prepare calculations and technical reports, support construction activities, and help resolve design questions throughout project planning, design, and construction. The position offers varied technical work across water and wastewater projects, multidisciplinary collaboration, and opportunities to take ownership of project deliverables, build technical expertise, and support emerging engineering talent. The role follows a hybrid work model, with at least two days per week in the office.
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 across teams, and keep assigned tasks and deliverables moving forward.
- Proactive approach to identifying issues, exercising sound judgment, and following through on responsibilities.
- 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, track deliverables, and support project schedules and budgets in collaboration with Project Managers and technical teams.
- Collaborate with process, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and controls, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design interfaces.
- Apply engineering principles, design standards, and regulatory requirements to assess 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.
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
