Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead)

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Federal Way, WA

27d•$140,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Process Design Engineer to lead complex industrial water and wastewater process design, guide multidisciplinary delivery teams, and help clients develop practical, sustainable, and efficient solutions across diverse market sectors. The role shapes process design strategy, supports delivery from planning through startup, and contributes to the growth of the firm’s industrial water and wastewater practice. As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers the opportunity to make an impact on projects, clients, and the company’s future. The Senior Process Design Engineer serves as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing. The role establishes process design approaches; develops process flow diagrams; guides water and mass balances; directs bench and pilot testing; and prepares alternatives analyses and detailed recommendations. The engineer coordinates technical disciplines and project teams from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and startup, while supporting client relationships, project development, and practice growth. This position is based in Washington and follows a hybrid home-and-office model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Travel to client and project sites and KJ offices is required as needed. The anticipated salary range is $140,000 to $200,000, depending on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or a related engineering field.
At least 10 years of engineering experience in investigation, planning, design, construction, and commissioning, including relevant consulting experience.
Experience supporting or leading scope, schedule, and budget oversight for engineering projects.
Experience applying process design solutions across industrial sectors such as mining and metals, pulp and paper, food and beverage, data centers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or similar environments.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington.
Ability to travel to client and project sites as needed for client visits, meetings, project coordination, and collaboration with other KJ offices.
Ability to guide process design decisions, advise project teams, and apply industrial water and wastewater treatment knowledge to complex technical challenges.
Understanding of how technical decisions support successful delivery across planning, design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Ability to communicate and collaborate clearly with clients, multidisciplinary teams, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to evaluate options, interpret testing results, and recommend solutions balancing performance, cost, schedule, constructability, and sustainability.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design tools such as AutoCAD, BlueBeam, Revit, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing work.
Establish process design approaches, develop process flow diagrams, guide water and mass balances, and direct bench and pilot testing for complex treatment systems.
Prepare options analyses and detailed process design recommendations that balance performance, cost, constructability, and sustainability.
Coordinate technical disciplines, project teams, and client priorities from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and startup.
Support scope, schedule, fee development, negotiation, staffing, and service expansion opportunities with existing clients.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and travel to client sites, project locations, and KJ offices as needed.
Support client relationships and contribute to strengthening the firm’s industrial water and wastewater capabilities.