Process Engineer - Industrial Water/Wastewater

  • Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
  • Federal Way, Washington
  • Full Time

Kennedy Jenks is expanding our Industrial Engineering team! We're seeking civil, chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineers with consulting experience and a strong background in design delivery. You'll work with leading clients in manufacturing, mining, aerospace, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and high-tech-supporting projects from planning through design, construction, and startup. This is a great opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with talented teams, and grow your career in a supportive and dynamic consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of water, wastewater, and process infrastructure projects for industrial clients.
  • Prepare technical documents, including engineering calculations, design drawings, and specifications.
  • Perform process evaluations and develop design solutions such as system sizing, water and mass balances, and equipment selection.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
  • Support project management tasks such as scope definition, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Participate in client meetings, proposal development, and business development activities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or a related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a consulting environment supporting industrial water and wastewater projects.
  • Depending on years of experience, Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification (or must have the ability to obtain your EIT within one-year of employment), or Professional Engineer license is preferred.
  • Demonstrated success in design delivery, including familiarity with design standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency with engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam) and Microsoft Office tools.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Business development or client relationship experience is a plus, but not required.
  • Travel to client and project sites for client visits/meetings and other travel to other Kennedy Jenks offices will be necessary.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $95,000 to $120,000, 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 benefits and programs.

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Job ID: 480715192
Originally Posted on: 6/11/2025

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