Wastewater Process Engineer: Build Sustainable Communities

Kennedy Jenks; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join our Wastewater Infrastructure team in California. This role supports municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects locally and nationally, including planning, design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work model with a minimum of two days per week in the office, collaborative teams, and opportunities to mentor junior staff while advancing regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal wastewater treatment engineering, wastewater process engineering, or related wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes, regulations, technologies, system design, optimization, technical reporting, and compliance documentation.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; PE license in California preferred or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and delivery for wastewater infrastructure.
• Develop and evaluate treatment systems, including capacity, performance, regulatory, and alternatives analyses.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, design reports, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to support permitting and compliance needs.
• Assist with project management: scopes, budgets, schedules, and coordinated work plans.
• Mentor and stay current on wastewater industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sound engineering judgment

Client-focused collaboration

Clear communication

Reliable follow-through

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical engineering

Job description

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join our Wastewater Infrastructure team in California. This role supports municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects locally and nationally, including planning, design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a hybrid work model with a minimum of two days per week in the office, collaborative teams, and opportunities to mentor junior staff while advancing regulatory