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Municipal Wastewater Treatment Engineer

Kennedy Jenks
Irvine, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2025
Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a collaborative Municipal Wastewater Treatment Engineer, serving as a subject matter expert for municipal wastewater treatment projects across the organization. This position will apply advanced engineering techniques and analysis for solution development, effectively communicate with all stakeholders and levels, and will manage and provide technical leadership on wastewater treatment projects. If you are a motivated and experienced engineer with a passion for mentoring staff and serving our clients, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

  • This position will be responsible for projects focused on detailed design and project management of small to large civil infrastructure projects including, but not limited to, wastewater treatment studies and plant upgrades.
  • Design and optimization of wastewater treatment processes, including physical, chemical and biological treatment systems.
  • Lead process design in feasibility studies and facility plans.
  • Lead the development of calculations, drawings, and specifications for complex wastewater treatment upgrades.
  • Support client service managers and business development efforts, serving as a technical subject matter expert at in-person and virtual meetings and project interviews. Participate in project pursuits and interviews, including developing treatment process innovations, technical approach, and scope items.
  • Develop scope and budget for new project opportunities.
  • Guide and mentor other staff interested in wastewater treatment project work.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
  • 7 years of experience in wastewater treatment engineering
  • Practical professional engineer (PE) license required. License in one or multiple states (CA, CO, FL, HI, OR, TX, VA, WA) preferred
  • Municipal wastewater treatment experience with strong technical knowledge. Experience should include preparing calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and interact positively with clients
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Design-Build experience a plus but not required

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $110,000 to $200,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.

Benefits summary: 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.

As an employee-owned firm, Kennedy Jenks offers a unique company culture with a corporate commitment to maintaining a positive work/life experience with a flexible hybrid work environment. Kennedy Jenks provides competitive compensation that will vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, skills, licensure/certifications, seniority, and geographic location. We offer a full benefits package.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, citizenship status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Salary : $110,000 - $200,000

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