Wastewater Treatment Lead

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a strategic and collaborative Lead Municipal Wastewater Treatment Engineer to play a central role in guiding the technical direction of wastewater treatment projects in Southern California. In this leadership position, you will serve as a subject matter expert, lead multidisciplinary teams, and drive the delivery of innovative, high-quality solutions for municipal clients. You will have the opportunity to shape project outcomes, mentor staff, and represent Kennedy Jenks in client-facing settings and industry forums.

If you have a strong background in municipal wastewater treatment and a passion for leading teams and advancing technical excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects, including feasibility studies, facility planning, and treatment plant upgrades.
• Serve as the technical lead for process design involving physical, chemical, and biological systems.
• Oversee the development of technical deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications for complex treatment projects.
• Collaborate with client service managers to support proposals, client meetings, and interviews-bringing process innovations and technical insights.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to colleagues engaged in wastewater treatment work.
• Represent Kennedy Jenks in both internal and external meetings, including industry forums and technical discussions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in wastewater treatment engineering.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience in municipal wastewater treatment with strong technical knowledge, including preparing calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service and collaborate positively with clients.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our team members to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $150,000 to $225,000, and may vary based on 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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