Senior Structural Engineer, Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

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

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.