Senior Pipeline Engineer

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking engineering firm as a Senior Pipeline Engineer, where your expertise will shape innovative water and wastewater projects. In this hybrid role, you will lead complex pipeline designs and analyses, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior staff. With a commitment to sustainability and client service, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Registration Support

Competitive PTO

Holiday Plan

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in pipeline engineering, including design and construction support.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis for water and wastewater pipelines.
• Provide construction-phase engineering support and manage existing pipeline assets.

Skills

Pipeline Engineering

Hydraulic Modeling

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Engineering

Tools

Pipeline Design Software

Hydraulic Modeling Tools

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 and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Pipeline Engineer to support water and wastewater pipeline projects in a hybrid work environment across our Oregon and Washington offices. This role will be essential 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 ensuring compliance with regional regulatory standards.


• Apply industry standards and publications to design and installation of pipelines.


• Provide construction-phase engineering support, including reviewing material submittals for conformance with contract documents, responding to requests for information, and assisting owners in confirming compliance with contract documents.


• Manage existing pipeline assets, including condition assessments and providing recommendations for rehabilitation or replacement 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 a related field (Master's preferred).


• Professional Engineer (PE) license; licensure in California, Oregon, and/or Washington is 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 is 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 work model to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $135,000 to $175,000, and may vary based on 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 employee growth.

#LI-Hybrid

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.