Summary
Location
Portland
Salary
$105k - $145k
Type
full-time
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About this role
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 a dynamic Project Engineer to join our team in Oregon. This role is ideal for an individual skilled in managing multiple tasks and deadlines while working with multi-disciplinary teams. In this role, you will be involved in a variety of water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure, and treatment process improvement projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and Analysis: Develop detailed designs, consisting of drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Manage technical tasks including planning, design, and construction support for civil infrastructure projects.
- Project Management: Support larger projects or lead smaller projects or components, coordinating with the Project Manager, team members, and sub-consultants. Ensure the timely completion of tasks and assist in managing project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Technical Support: Provide expert support for multi-disciplinary teams in planning and executing infrastructure projects, including pipelines, tanks/reservoirs, pump stations, and treatment facilities. Understand and apply industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Field Work: Conduct site inspections and field measurements. Engage in field activities, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis.
- Documentation and Coordination: Prepare engineering documents and contract documents, including construction specifications and plans. Review shop drawings and submittals, respond to requests for information, and prepare site observation reports.
- Communication and Collaboration: Assist in preparing client presentations and maintaining client communication. Ensure compatibility with design intent by coordinating with other disciplines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required. Master’s degree preferred.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in the planning, design, and analysis of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Broad understanding of municipal engineering, site development design, construction methods, and design and construction codes.
- Oregon Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain Oregon PE within 6 months of hire.
Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and achieve their full potential.
Salary range for this position is expected to be between $105,000 and $145,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location. This position is eligible for performance and incentive compensation.
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.
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Other facts
About Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.
For over 100 years, Kennedy Jenks has provided engineering and scientific solutions for innovative water and environmental projects. Our clients include government agencies, private utilities, and clients in the transportation industry. We are independently operated and employee-owned, with offices throughout the United States.
Since our founding in 1919, we’ve distinguished ourselves through:
•Relationships – We develop collaborative, long-term relationships with clients to fully understand their challenges and satisfy their needs.
•Expertise – We apply innovative ideas and broad, practical experience to create effective client solutions.
•Promises – We make and keep promises to our clients to help build a future that improves people’s lives.
The culture at Kennedy Jenks is based on honoring commitments.
•To our clients, we deliver value-added, innovative engineering and scientific services to achieve their goals.
•To our employees/owners, we provide a supportive, team-oriented environment that is personally and professionally rewarding.
•To our communities, we give expertise, experience and actions that result in a social benefit.
What you'll do
- The Project Engineer will develop detailed designs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects and manage technical tasks including planning and construction support. They will also provide expert support for multi-disciplinary teams and ensure timely completion of project tasks.
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