Pipeline Engineer

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future. With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction.

KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award‑winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on‑time delivery. We are known for our dedication to industry‑leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactive Pipeline Engineer for our California office to support water and wastewater pipeline projects. This role will play a key part in the evaluation, design, and construction of complex conveyance facilities for water, wastewater, and utility infrastructure projects.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as a technical resource on meaningful pipeline projects while supporting clients and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Support pipeline design and analysis:
  Perform hydraulic and pipe design calculations for small- to large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines.
• Develop detailed project deliverables:
  Prepare designs, specifications, and drawings for complex pipeline projects, including alignment studies, hydraulic analyses, condition assessments, rehabilitation, new pipeline design, and in‑service commissioning.
• Apply industry standards:
  Use applicable industry standards, publications, codes, and regional regulatory requirements to guide pipeline design and installation.
• Provide construction‑phase engineering support:
  Review materials submittals, respond to requests for information, and assist owners in confirming compliance with contract documents.
• Support asset management decisions:
  Evaluate existing pipeline systems, conduct condition assessments, and recommend rehabilitation or replacement approaches using various pipe materials and trenchless construction methods.
• Collaborate, support, and engage:
  Serve as a technical resource on multidisciplinary project teams, support junior staff development, contribute to client service, write technical reports, maintain project documentation, and support quality control processes.

• High‑impact infrastructure work:
  You’ll contribute to essential water and wastewater systems that support communities, improve reliability, and address complex infrastructure challenges.
• Technical depth with practical application:
  This role combines advanced pipeline engineering with real‑world construction insight, giving you the opportunity to see your recommendations carry through from design to implementation.
• Team visibility and collaboration:
  You’ll have the opportunity to serve as a trusted technical resource for project teams, clients, and stakeholders while supporting knowledge‑sharing across the team.

• Applied pipeline engineering skills:
  Ability to apply pipeline design, hydraulic analysis, and construction support experience to practical project needs.
• Clear technical communication:
  Strong writing and communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports, document project decisions, and explain engineering concepts clearly.
• Collaborative project mindset:
  Comfortable working with multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with project stakeholders, and contributing to successful project delivery.
• Sound technical judgment:
  Ability to evaluate pipeline challenges, identify practical solutions, and support quality‑focused deliverables.
• Proactive work style:
  Organized, responsive, and eager to contribute to project teams while continuing to grow technical expertise.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering field;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
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