What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate Engineer position at Kennedy Jenks?
As a Senior Associate Engineer, you will play a vital role in leading and directing the complete design of projects, mentoring less experienced colleagues, and acting as a Project Manager on various sized projects. Your responsibilities will include overseeing technical quality and accuracy, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development strategies. This role requires a high level of expertise and leadership skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Projects include a variety of water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure and treatment process improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform moderate to advanced design and engineering tasks, develop broad knowledge and skills within the discipline, and ensure technical quality and accuracy.
- Deepen client relationships, manage consulting contracts, and ensure client satisfaction on all projects.
- Direct activities and outcomes of project teams, oversee multiple projects, and provide constant oversight and guidance.
- Partner with Operational, Technical, and Sales leadership, ensure project delivery, and support the achievement of financial goals for the business unit.
- Foster team building, align project profitability with organizational performance goals, and collaborate with operations managers to achieve revenue growth and profitability goals.
- Conduct performance reviews, handle recruitment and hiring, and proactively address performance challenges. Lead people moves to achieve business and project team productivity.
- Play a consistent role in strategic planning, form and lead guiding coalitions for implementing change, and mentor new leaders through application of successful methods.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
- 7-10 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE.
- Proficiency in various software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, and Microsoft Products.
- Ability to interact professionally internally and externally, read and interpret technical documents, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exchange ideas, and treat others with respect.
If you are a highly skilled and experienced technical Engineer with a passion for driving project success and business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.
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 $125,000 to $165,000, 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.
Salary : $125,000 - $165,000
