Drinking Water Process Engineer

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Drinking Water Process Engineer to join our team in California and contribute to projects focused on drinking water treatment, water reuse, and advanced water purification.

This role offers the opportunity to work on both local and national projects, applying your technical expertise to complex water treatment challenges. Candidates at all stages of their career who are ready to take on increasing technical responsibility, contribute to innovative solutions, and collaborate with experienced engineers are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute technical expertise in municipal drinking water treatment, water reuse, and advanced water purification, including evaluating treatment processes, selecting appropriate methods, conducting engineering studies, and optimizing operations.

Support project teams and client service managers in project pursuits, meetings, and technical discussions.

Participate in feasibility studies, facility planning, and pilot testing for water treatment projects.

Prepare technical deliverables, including basis of design reports, preliminary and detailed engineering drawings, specifications, process flow diagrams, and process instrumentation diagrams.

Evaluate and optimize operations of existing water treatment facilities.

Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers when appropriate, and collaborate with senior engineers on technical solutions.

Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline

5+ years of experience in drinking water treatment engineering, including process design, system optimization, or operational evaluation

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) license; PE preferred or ability to obtain

Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with clients and project staff

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is expected to be between $120,000 and $210,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.
This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.
Benefits

Summary:

Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.
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