Wastewater Process Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.•Austin, TX

2d•$81,000 - $161,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated 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 contribute to practical solutions for municipal clients while taking on increasing technical responsibility and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The position supports planning, design, and delivery of wastewater treatment and infrastructure solutions. Work includes feasibility studies, facility planning, treatment plant upgrades and expansions, pump stations, collection system improvements, process evaluations, and technical documentation. The role also coordinates with project stakeholders, supports permitting and compliance, assists with project management activities, and may provide guidance to junior staff. The role is based on a hybrid home-and-office model, with at least two days per week in the office. Travel may be required 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 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 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 with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to support 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.