Wastewater Process Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Walnut Creek, CA

47d•$97,000 - $194,000•Hybrid

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 project planning, design, and delivery, while taking on technical responsibility and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for municipal clients. The position supports feasibility studies, facility planning, treatment plant upgrades and expansions, pump stations, collection system improvements, and related infrastructure projects. Work includes evaluating physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems; preparing technical calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, memoranda, and compliance documentation; coordinating with clients, project teams, and regulatory agencies; and assisting with project scopes, budgets, schedules, and work plans. The role may include guiding junior staff and requires staying current with wastewater standards, technologies, and regulations. The position uses a hybrid home-and-office model, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Travel is required as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices.

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 present 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 with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies on technical discussions, permitting, and compliance needs.
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.