Staff Engineer, Civil Engineering

Staff Engineer – Monterey Office

Join Kennedy Jenks, founded in 1919, to help us transform water and wastewater infrastructure through innovation, sustainability, and advanced engineering. We look for a proactive engineer ready to grow into a Project Engineer role while working alongside experienced professionals.

• Perform engineering analyses, design calculations, and prepare drawings, specifications, and technical documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop portions of project designs with guidance, including layouts, equipment selection, and cost estimating.
• Prepare sections of design reports, technical memoranda, and permitting documentation.

• Support Project Engineers and Project Managers with planning, design, and construction support activities.
• Manage well‑defined work packages or small project components, coordinating with internal disciplines and subconsultants.
• Assist with task‑level budgeting, scheduling, and tracking deliverables.

• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and construction observation activities.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs under direction from senior technical staff.

• Compile and interpret data, perform QA/QC checks, and support the development of engineering documents and presentations.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure alignment with design intent.

• BS or MS in Civil, Environmental, or related engineering field.
• Experience in planning, design, or analysis of water, wastewater, or municipal infrastructure projects.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification required; progress toward PE licensure preferred.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (Civil 3D) and standard engineering software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Design experience is preferred.

Entry level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $90,000–$110,000, and may vary based on education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k) with matching; bonus opportunities; tuition reimbursement; professional registration support; competitive PTO and holiday plan; and other benefits and programs.

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity 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.