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Staff Engineer

Kennedy Jenks
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2025

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 motivated Staff Engineer in our Southern California locations to work with our multi-disciplinary engineering teams in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects, delivering high-quality services to our clients that exceed their expectations. You will have the opportunity to learn through mentorship and help grow our business while working with a team of like-minded individuals. If you are solutions-oriented, have an entrepreneurial mindset, enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment solving challenging problems, and have a client-service perspective, you will thrive here.

Responsibilities :

  • Serve as Staff Engineer and support Project Managers and Project Engineers
  • Perform system design, hydraulic evaluation, prepare design reports, construction documents, and specifications
  • May provide construction oversight
  • Prepare technical memoranda and contribute to preliminary and detailed design reports
  • Prepare permitting applications for local regulatory agencies
  • Participate in water, wastewater, and stormwater engineering / process design activities, including preparation of design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, process layouts, engineering specifications, and cost estimates
  • Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams and assist with coordination tasks
  • Coordinate tasks, compile and interpret data, conduct quality assurance / quality control reviews, prepare health & safety plans, write reports, review regulatory files, support proposals, contribute to project strategy development, and assist with scheduling and cost estimate preparation
  • Assist with design calculations for the selection of treatment technologies and process design drawings for stormwater, industrial, water, and wastewater projects
  • May work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously using strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications :

  • BS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
  • 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Related internship experience is preferred
  • Working proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary technical team
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Design experience is preferred
  • Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

    Salary Range :

    The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $65,000 - $90,000, and may vary based on 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.

    LI-Hybrid

    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 : $65,000 - $90,000

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