Senior Pipeline Engineer

Kennedy Jenks•Suffolk, VA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Pipeline Engineer to join our growing team in Virginia and execute water and wastewater pipeline projects in a hybrid work environment. This role will be crucial in the evaluation, design, and construction of complex conveyance facilities for water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering field (Master’s preferred).
Professional Civil Engineer (PE) licensure.
10+ years of experience in pipeline engineering, including design, analysis, and construction support.
Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Eagerness to continue learning and growing professionally.
Team player with enthusiasm for team building, staff development, and collaborative inclusive leadership.

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred
Experience with pipeline design software and hydraulic modeling tools preferred

Responsibilities

Lead pipeline design and analysis, performing advanced hydraulic and pipe design calculations for small to large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines.
Develop detailed designs, specifications, and drawings for complex pipeline projects, including alignment studies, hydraulic analyses, condition assessments, pipeline rehabilitation, new pipeline design, and in-service commissioning, while maintaining compliance with regional regulatory standards.
Familiarity with industry standards and publications and application of standards to design and installation of pipelines.
Provide construction phase engineering support, including review of materials submittals conforming to contract documents, responding to requests for information, and assisting owner to confirm compliance to contract documents.
Existing pipeline asset management including condition assessment and recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement of pipeline systems using various pipe materials and trenchless construction methods.
Serve as a technical expert, leading or supporting multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring junior staff on project tasks and best practices.
Contribute to client service and business development efforts by supporting client positioning, attending and presenting at technical conferences, delivering written reports, and attending client and stakeholder meetings.
Write technical reports, maintain accurate project documentation, and support quality control processes.