Pipeline Engineer

Kennedy Jenks; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Bonus opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive PTO and holiday plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Pipeline Engineer in Santa Clara, CA. This role involves leading the design and analysis of water and wastewater pipeline projects, providing construction support, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over 10 years of pipeline engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The firm offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits, including a salary range from $130,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline design and analysis for water and wastewater pipelines.
• Develop designs, specifications, and drawings maintaining compliance with standards.
• Provide construction phase engineering support and technical expertise.

Skills

Pipeline design software

Hydraulic modeling tools

Excellent communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or similar

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Overview

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactive Pipeline Engineer to support water and wastewater pipeline projects. This role will be crucial in the evaluation, design, and construction of complex conveyance facilities for water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.

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 $200,000, 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.