Wastewater Process Engineer

Kennedy Jenks•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Wastewater Process Engineer to join its Wastewater Infrastructure team in Austin. The role supports municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects locally and nationally, including planning, process design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance. The engineer will support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal wastewater solutions, take on increasing technical responsibility, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for municipal clients. The position contributes to feasibility studies, facility planning, treatment plant upgrades and expansions, pump stations, collection system improvements, and related infrastructure projects. It includes evaluating physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems and preparing technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, memoranda, and compliance documentation. The engineer coordinates with project managers, process leads, clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary teams, and assists with scopes, budgets, schedules, and work plans. The role also includes providing guidance to junior staff where appropriate and staying current with industry standards, technologies, and regulatory requirements. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office work model, with at least two days per week in the office. Travel is required as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices. The anticipated salary range is $81,000 to $161,000, varying based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure or certifications, and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering field.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in municipal wastewater treatment engineering, wastewater process engineering, or related wastewater infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes, regulations, technologies, system design, optimization, technical reporting, and compliance documentation.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
Willingness to travel as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices.
Sound engineering judgment and an analytical approach to evaluating challenges, comparing alternatives, and recommending practical next steps.
Service-oriented, client-focused collaboration with clients, project teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
Ability to communicate technical information clearly, in an organized and audience-appropriate manner.
Attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to producing quality work.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas, or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

Contribute to feasibility studies, facility planning, treatment plant upgrades and expansions, pump stations, collection system improvements, and related municipal wastewater infrastructure projects.
Develop and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems, including capacity, performance, regulatory, and alternatives analyses.
Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, design reports, technical memoranda, and compliance-related documentation.
Coordinate technical discussions, permitting, and compliance needs with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
Assist with developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and coordinated work plans.
Provide guidance to junior staff where appropriate.
Stay current on wastewater industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.