Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Seattle, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Planning, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Customer Service Tools, Customer Support/Service, Emerging Technology, Environmental Design, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Impact, Green Construction, Mentoring, People Management, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Pumps, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sustainability, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Presentation, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Water Reuse, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Seattle, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to join our growing Water and Wastewater Infrastructure team in Washington. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to provide technical leadership across water and wastewater projects, including process systems, lift and pump stations, collection and distribution systems, and treatment facilities. The Senior Engineer will be a key technical resource, collaborating with project teams, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the highest quality technical solutions.
Key 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.
Qualifications
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
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 expected to be between $160,000 and $210,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.
This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.
Benefits Summary: Kennedy Jenks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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.
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Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity 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.
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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