Wastewater Process Engineer — Hybrid Work, Impactful Design

Kennedy Jenks Consultants; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

tuition reimbursement

employee ownership opportunity

professional registration support

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, process design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates who are ready to take on increasing technical responsibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to practical solutions for municipal clients are

Qualifications

• Sound engineering judgment: analytical approach to evaluating challenges, comparing alternatives, and recommending practical steps.
• Client-focused collaboration: service-oriented approach with clients and regulators.
• Clear communication: present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Reliable follow-through: attention to detail and delivering quality work.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and delivery of municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and evaluate treatment systems, capacity, performance, and regulatory analyses.
• Prepare technical deliverables: calculations, drawings, reports, and compliance docs.
• Coordinate with project managers, leads, teams, clients, and regulators for discussions and permitting.
• Assist with project management: scopes, budgets, schedules, and work plans.
• Mentor junior staff and stay current on industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sound engineering judgment

Client-focused collaboration

Clear communication

Reliable follow-through

Education

Bachelor's or master's 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, process design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates who are ready to take on increasing technical responsibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to practical solutions for municipal clients are