Civil Engineer, Structural Focus

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Federal Way (WA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership opportunity

Professional registration support

Business travel assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants seeks a licensed Civil Engineer with a structural focus to lead design and consulting for water and wastewater infrastructure across the United States. The role supports life-safety, constructability, and long-term performance while collaborating with engineers, designers, and construction teams.

The ideal candidate holds a WA PE (SE preferred), 8+ years of consulting experience, and experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus (ABET accredited).
• WA PE license required; SE preferred in WA.
• 8+ years of consulting engineering experience focused on structural design.
• Knowledge of structural design principles, codes, and standards for buildings, tanks, and related infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States.
• Produce structural calculations, drawings, and specifications for clear project delivery.
• Design and evaluate treatment plant buildings, tanks, and related structures for seismic resilience.
• Provide engineering input during construction and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Collaborate with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and construction professionals to solve technical challenges.
• Apply BIM and analysis tools to support coordination and visualization from planning through construction.

Skills

Consulting mindset

Collaborative communication

Digital design fluency

Education

ABET accredited Civil Engineering degree (Structural focus)

WA PE license

SE license preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 3D

Enercalc

RAM Elements

RAM Structural Systems

STAAD

Job description

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a licensed Civil Engineer with structural focus in Federal Way, Washingtonto lead design and consulting services for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the United States.

This role supports the integrity, life safety, constructability, and long-term performance of facilities such as pump stations, reservoirs, treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers, and related infrastructure while working closely with engineers, designers, and construction teams as part of the Kennedy Jenks Technical Services Team.

What You’ll Do

• Develop concrete, steel, wood, masonry, and composite solutions for infrastructure projects of varying size and complexity.
• Produce structural calculations, drawings, and specifications that support clear, coordinated project delivery.
• Design and evaluate treatment plant buildings, tanks, clarifiers, pump stations, piping support systems, and existing structures for high seismic regions.
• Provide engineering input during construction, including field structural observation and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Partner with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and construction professionals to solve technical challenges for municipal agencies and industrial facilities.
• Apply BIM and analysis tools to support coordination, client input, and project visualization from planning through construction.

What Makes This Role Different

• High-impact infrastructure work:Your designs support critical water and wastewater systems that communities rely on every day.
• Visible technical influence:You help shape decisions that affect safety, resilience, constructability, and long-term facility performance.
• Full project lifecycle exposure:You contribute from early planning and design through construction support, giving you a broad view of how structural solutions perform in the field.

What You Bring

• Consulting mindset: You bring sound judgment, client awareness, and the ability to translate complex structural considerations into practical recommendations.
• Technical judgment and infrastructure perspective: You understand how design choices affect constructability, operations, maintenance, and long-term facility performance.
• Collaborative communication: You work effectively with designers, engineers, construction teams, clients, and stakeholders across disciplines.
• Problem-solving ownership: You balance technical requirements, project constraints, schedules, and client needs while adapting to changing priorities.
• Digital design fluency: You are comfortable using analysis, drafting, and modeling tools to support coordinated design.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus (ABET accredited).
• 8+ years of consulting engineering experience focused on structural design.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, codes, and standards, including application to buildings, tanks, support systems, and related infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required in Washington. Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred in Washington.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and 3D/BIM modeling; experience with Revit, RISA 3D, Enercalc, RAM Elements, RAM Structural Systems, or STAAD preferred.
• Experience supporting structural engineering for industrial or municipal infrastructure projects strongly preferred.

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 do their best work.

Salary rangefor this position is anticipated to be between $105,000 and $150,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k); bonus programs; tuition reimbursement; employee ownership opportunity; professional registration support; business travel assistance; competitive paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

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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.