Wastewater Process Engineer at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

Wastewater Process Engineer at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.

Wastewater Process Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. · Austin, TX, US

Yesterday

Wastewater Process Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. · Austin, TX, US

a day ago
Resume preview

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now
Resume preview

Tailor your resume to this Wastewater Process Engineer role.

Rezi rewrites your resume against Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.'s job description. Free.

Resume score gauge reading 58 out of 100

Don't guess if your resume is good enough.

See how it scores against the Wastewater Process Engineer posting at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc. — free, in seconds.

About the Role

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to support municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure projects, focusing on planning, process design, facility upgrades, optimization, and regulatory compliance. This role offers the opportunity to take on increasing technical responsibility, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to practical solutions for municipal clients.

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning, design, and delivery of municipal wastewater treatment and infrastructure solutions.
  • Contribute to feasibility studies, facility planning, treatment plant upgrades, expansions, pump stations, collection system improvements, and related municipal wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and evaluate physical, chemical, and biological treatment systems, including capacity, performance, regulatory, and alternatives analyses.
  • Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications, design reports, technical memoranda, and compliance-related documentation.
  • Coordinate with project managers, process leads, multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to support technical discussions, permitting, and compliance needs.
  • Assist with developing scopes, budgets, schedules, and coordinated work plans.
  • Provide guidance to junior staff where appropriate and stay current on wastewater industry standards, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Sound engineering judgment with a thoughtful, analytical approach to evaluating challenges, comparing alternatives, and recommending practical next steps.
  • Client-focused collaboration with a service-oriented approach to working with clients, project teams, regulators, and stakeholders.
  • Clear communication with the ability to present technical information in a clear, organized, and audience-appropriate way.
  • Reliable follow-through with attention to detail, responsiveness, and commitment to producing quality work.
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or a related engineering field.
  • 5+ years of relevant experience in municipal wastewater treatment engineering, wastewater process engineering, or related wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Familiarity with wastewater treatment processes, regulations, technologies, system design, optimization, technical reporting, and compliance documentation.
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas preferred or ability to obtain.
  • Willingness to travel as needed for project sites, client meetings, and collaboration with Kennedy Jenks offices.

Skills

  • Wastewater treatment processes
  • Wastewater process engineering
  • System design
  • Optimization
  • Technical reporting
  • Compliance documentation
  • Process design
  • Facility upgrades
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Project planning
  • Project delivery
  • Client collaboration
  • Communication

Location

  • Austin

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 5+ years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $81,000 - $161,000

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health savings account
  • 401(k)
  • Bonus programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee ownership opportunity
  • Professional registration support
  • Business travel assistance
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Employee assistance program

About the Company

  • Founded in 1919, KJ delivers 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.
  • Known for dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Equal Opportunity

  • Kennedy Jenks is an Equal Opportunity 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.