Project Engineer - Water​/Wastewater

Position

Project Engineer – Santa Clara, CA, United States

Kennedy Jenks (KJ) is a leading engineering and environmental consulting firm founded in 1919. We specialize in water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, and treatment process improvement projects, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

• Design and Analysis: develop detailed drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects; manage planning, design, and construction support for civil infrastructure.
• Project Management: support larger projects or lead smaller components, coordinating with the Project Manager, team members, and sub‑consultants; assist in managing budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Technical Support: provide expert support to multi‑disciplinary teams for infrastructure projects, including pipelines, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities, applying industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Field Work: conduct site inspections and field measurements, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
• Documentation and Coordination: prepare engineering and contract documents, review shop drawings and submittals, respond to RFI requests, and produce site observation reports.
• Communication and
  
  Collaboration:
  
  assist in preparing client presentations and maintaining communication, ensuring compatibility with design intent.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in planning, design, and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Broad understanding of municipal engineering, site development design, construction methods, and design codes.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work‑life balance and uses a hybrid model of home and office work, requiring a minimum of two days per week in the office.

Salary range: $105,000 to $170,000, varying by education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

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

Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.