Wastewater Process Engineer — Hybrid Work & Impact

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; Federal Way (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join our Washington-based Wastewater Infrastructure team. You will work on planning, design, and optimization of facilities, pumps, and collection systems to improve performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advance treatment strategies, and communicate effectively with clients and regulators. A hybrid work model is offered with two days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of relevant wastewater process engineering experience.
• Wastewater treatment processes, regulations, technologies, system design, optimization, and compliance documentation.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required; PE licensure in WA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance process planning and design: develop wastewater treatment plans, designs, upgrades, and optimization strategies.
• Evaluate treatment needs: assess system performance, develop alternatives, and inform practical solutions.
• Coordinate technical deliverables: assist Project Managers with detailed design and coordination tasks across civil infrastructure projects.
• Improve treatment processes: identify improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and environmental performance.
• Facilitate stakeholder communication: prepare project updates and compliance documentation for clients, regulators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Sound engineering judgment

Client-focused collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication

Reliable follow-through

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Kennedy Jenks Consultants is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join our Washington-based Wastewater Infrastructure team. You will work on planning, design, and optimization of facilities, pumps, and collection systems to improve performance and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, advance treatment strategies, and communicate effectively with clients and regulators. A hybrid work model is offered with two days in the office weekly.