Senior Industrial Process Engineer - Water/wastewater

Project Manager And Project Technical Lead

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 and environmental consulting services today, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Using new advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects. KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, and award-winning water reuse projects. We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions. Kennedy Jenks is expanding our industrial engineering team and seeking a project manager and project technical lead to help deliver complex industrial design and construction projects. In this role, you'll apply your expertise in water and wastewater treatment, process engineering, and infrastructure design-from planning through construction and startup. You'll work across sectors such as manufacturing, mining, aerospace, food & beverage, pulp & paper, and high-tech, collaborating with internal teams and clients. As a technical leader, you'll guide project execution, mentor junior staff, and help ensure high-quality, integrated design solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead technical design and delivery on industrial water, wastewater, and process infrastructure projects. Provide oversight and guidance from project inception through construction and startup operations. Perform and review complex engineering calculations, process modeling, and equipment sizing. Manage preparation of design drawings, technical specifications, and reports. Collaborate closely with project managers on scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and staffing. Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and a collaborative culture. Participate in client meetings, quality reviews, proposal development, and business development activities. Leverage existing client relationships to support service expansion. Travel to client sites, project locations, and Kennedy Jenks offices as needed.

Requirements:

BS or MS in mechanical, chemical, civil, environmental engineering, or other related engineering field. 10+ years of engineering experience in planning, design, construction, and commissioning. Professional engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months required. Strong project management skills, including experience managing scope, schedule, budget, and staffing. Demonstrated experience working directly with clients to define project needs, provide technical leadership, and ensure successful delivery. Experience mentoring and supervising junior or mid-level staff; prior staff management or team leadership experience desirable. Prior experience with industrial water, industrial wastewater, mechanical infrastructure, system controls, process automation, or process design preferred. Multi-disciplinary design experience is preferred. Prior operations management experience is a plus (but not required).

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 $120,000 to $170,000, 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.