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Kennedy Jenks · 2 months ago

Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead)

Portland, OR, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

15+ years exp

Kennedy Jenks is a company that delivers exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services with a focus on innovation and sustainability. They are hiring a Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead) to lead complex process design efforts for industrial water and wastewater projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams towards sustainable and efficient solutions for clients.

Service IndustryTransportationWaste ManagementWater

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing

Establish overall process design and develop process flow diagrams

Oversee development of detailed water and mass balances for projects

Support and direct bench and pilot testing of complex industrial water and wastewater treatment systems

Prepare options/alternatives analyses, perform detailed process design engineering, and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery

Manage project delivery from planning and options analysis through design, construction, commissioning, and startup

Provide project development oversight including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, and staffing

Coordinate activities across planning, design, and construction phases

Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, collegial environment

Travel to client and project sites as needed for client visits, meetings, and collaboration with other KJ offices

Leverage existing client relationships to expand services

Qualification

Process DesignIndustrial Water/WastewaterProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE)Computer-Aided DesignCollaborationCommunication

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering field

15+ years of engineering experience in investigation, planning, design, construction, and commissioning

Strong background in industrial water/wastewater, mechanical infrastructure, system controls, process automation, or process design

Experience across a wide range of market sectors (mining & metals, pulp & paper, food & beverage, data centers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.)

Professional Engineer (PE) license required

Proven project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget oversight

Technical expertise in industrial water/wastewater processes

Preferred

Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design tools (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, etc.)

Benefits

Eligible for performance and incentive compensation.

Company

Kennedy Jenks

For over 100 years, Kennedy Jenks has provided engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects.

Founded in 1919

San Francisco, California, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.kennedyjenks.com

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