Drinking Water Process Engineer
Job Description
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Drinking Water Process Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for drinking water treatment projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in drinking water treatment technologies and regulations, with a strong interest in continuing to develop their skills in water treatment. This role offers opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers and support clients on a variety of water quality and treatment projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support for drinking water treatment projects, including treatment process evaluation, process selection, and operations optimization.
- Assist in preliminary engineering studies and feasibility assessments for municipal drinking water treatment systems.
- Support project teams with design and technical contributions, including developing process flow diagrams and design criteria for water treatment facilities.
- Collaborate with client service managers by contributing technical insights during project meetings and presentations.
- Participate in research and process improvements related to water quality and treatment technologies.
- Provide input on water treatment facility performance evaluations and assist in operations optimization.
- Stay engaged in water-focused professional organizations and present technical material at conferences.
- Bachelor's degree engineering, or related scientific discipline required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.
- 7+ years of experience in drinking water treatment engineering
- Practical professional engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure within one year of hire. License in one or multiple states (CA, CO, FL, HI, OR, TX, VA, WA) preferred.
- Strong familiarity with drinking water treatment regulations and technologies.
- Ability to work as part of a project team, supporting senior staff and contributing to technical deliverables.
- Strong communication skills and ability to convey technical information clearly to colleagues and clients.
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.
The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $110,000 to $140,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.
Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a 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.
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