Process Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Help develop 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 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