Wastewater Process Engineer
About The Position
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join its growing Wastewater Infrastructure team in California. 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 contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of wastewater solutions and collaborate with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with at least two days per week in the office, and requires travel as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices. The role offers opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility, support municipal clients with practical solutions, and contribute to projects that protect public health, promote environmental stewardship, and strengthen community infrastructure. Compensation is anticipated to range from $84,000 to $169,000 and may vary 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 collaboration with clients, project teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly, in an organized and audience-appropriate way.
- Attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to producing quality work.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, 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.
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 supporting wellbeing and professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
