Hybrid Pipeline Engineer - Water & Wastewater Systems

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an experienced and proactivePipeline Engineer for our Oregon and Washington offices 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.

You’ll play a key role in advancing pipeline projects from planning through construction, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, supporting junior staff development, and contributing to strong client service.

As a Pipeline Engineer, you’ll contribute across key focus areas, including pipeline design and analysis, construction support, asset management, technical problem-solving, and client service.

• 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: 10+ years of…