Pipeline Engineer
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Vancouver, WA
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Asset Management, Best Practices, Business Development, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Support, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Service Tools, Customer Support/Service, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Hydraulic Engineering, Industry Standards, Industry/Trade Press, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Risk Management, Sales Pipeline, Software Design, Support Documentation, Sustainability, Technical Delivery, Technical Presentation, Water Reuse
LOCATION
Vancouver, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactive Pipeline Engineer to support water and wastewater pipeline projects in a hybrid work environment across our Oregon and Washington offices. This role will be crucial in the evaluation, design, and construction of complex conveyance facilities for water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead pipeline design and analysis, performing advanced hydraulic and pipe design calculations for small to large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines.
Develop detailed designs, specifications, and drawings for complex pipeline projects, including alignment studies, hydraulic analyses, condition assessments, pipeline rehabilitation, new pipeline design, and in-service commissioning, while maintaining compliance with regional regulatory standards.
Familiarity with industry standards and publications and application of standards to design and installation of pipelines.
Provide construction phase engineering support, including review of materials submittals conforming to contract documents, responding to requests for information, and assisting owner to confirm compliance to contract documents.
Existing pipeline asset management including condition assessment and recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement of pipeline systems using various pipe materials and trenchless construction methods.
Serve as a technical expert, leading or supporting multidisciplinary project teams and mentoring junior staff on project tasks and best practices.
Contribute to client service and business development efforts by supporting client positioning, attending and presenting at technical conferences, delivering written reports, and attending client and stakeholder meetings.
Write technical reports, maintain accurate project documentation, and support quality control processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering field (Master's preferred).
Professional Engineer (PE) license; licensure in California, Oregon and/or Washington preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
10+ years of experience in pipeline engineering, including design, analysis, and construction support.
Experience with pipeline design software and hydraulic modeling tools preferred
Strong knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations for water and wastewater infrastructure.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $130,000 to $185,000, 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 programs to support our employees' growth.
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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.
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