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Kennedy Jenks · 18 hours ago

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

Federal Way, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$160K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater Infrastructure team in Washington. This role involves providing technical leadership across various water and wastewater projects, ensuring high-quality technical solutions and mentoring junior staff.

Service IndustryTransportationWaste ManagementWater

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior technical resource on water and wastewater projects, including process, collection, conveyance, pump stations, and treatment facilities

Lead complex design and technical problem-solving efforts, applying engineering expertise to develop practical, code-compliant, and efficient solutions

Provide QA/QC and technical review of designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications prepared by staff engineers and project engineers

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure designs are constructable, cost-effective, and aligned with client and regulatory requirements

Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, supporting professional growth and development

Support client and regulatory communications by providing technical expertise and contributing to presentations and technical discussions

Stay current on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, and integrate into project solutions

Qualification

Water/Wastewater EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Analytical SkillsMentoringCommunication Skills

Required

10+ years of relevant water/wastewater engineering experience

BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license required in Washington or ability to obtain within 6 months

Broad experience across water and wastewater systems, including process, pump stations, lift stations, pipelines, and treatment facilities

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical judgment skills

Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior engineers

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in teams

Willingness to travel within Washington for project sites, client meetings, and coordination with other Kennedy Jenks offices

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

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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