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Kennedy Jenks · 3 weeks ago

Staff Engineer

Kennedy Jenks is a well-established engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1919, focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a Staff Engineer to support multi-disciplinary teams in delivering water, wastewater, recycled water, and utility infrastructure projects, while also helping to develop technical skills and progress toward a Project Engineer role.

Service IndustryTransportationWaste ManagementWater
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Perform engineering analyses, design calculations, and prepare drawings, specifications, and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
Develop portions of project designs with guidance, including layouts, equipment selection, and cost estimating
Prepare sections of design reports, technical memoranda, and permitting documentation
Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with planning, design, and construction support activities
Manage well-defined work packages or small project components, including coordination with internal disciplines and subconsultants
Assist with task-level budgeting, scheduling, and tracking deliverables
Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observation activities
Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs under direction from senior technical staff
Compile and interpret data, perform QA/QC checks, and support the development of engineering documents and presentations
Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure alignment with design intent

Qualification

Civil EngineeringWater Infrastructure DesignAutoCAD (Civil 3D)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)Project Management SupportDesign ExperienceCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field
Experience in planning, design, or analysis of water, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure projects
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; progress toward PE licensure preferred
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D) and standard engineering software
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively

Preferred

Design experience is preferred

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life and disability insurance
401k
Bonus opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Professional registration support
A competitive PTO and holiday plan
Other benefits and programs

Company

Kennedy Jenks

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

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (3)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2021 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Keith London
President/CEO
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John Pilkington
CFO
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