Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead)
Kennedy Jenks
Lead design and delivery of industrial water/wastewater projects as technical lead
15 days ago ago
$140,000 - $200,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Portland, OR
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Environmental Services
Water Resources
Sustainability
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Sector Specialisms
Water
Wastewater
Stormwater
Recycled Water
Industrial
Transmission & Conveyance
Pipeline Design
Pump Stations
Role
What you would be doing
process design
flow diagrams
water balance
options analysis
technical lead
pilot testing
- Manage project delivery from planning and options analysis through design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
- Establish overall process design and develop process flow diagrams.
- Leverage existing client relationships to expand services.
- Travel to client and project sites as needed for client visits, meetings, and collaboration with other KJ offices.
- Provide project development oversight including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, and staffing.
- Oversee development of detailed water and mass balances for projects.
- Prepare options/alternatives analyses, perform detailed process design engineering, and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery.
- Coordinate activities across planning, design, and construction phases.
- Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, collegial environment.
- Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing.
- Support and direct bench and pilot testing of complex industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.
What you bring
water/wastewater
autocad
project management
pe license
engineering degree
15+ years
- Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design tools (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, etc.) preferred.
- Technical expertise in industrial water/wastewater processes.
- Proven project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering field.
- 15+ years of engineering experience in investigation, planning, design, construction, and commissioning.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong background in industrial water/wastewater, mechanical infrastructure, system controls, process automation, or process design.
- Experience across a wide range of market sectors (mining & metals, pulp & paper, food & beverage, data centers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.).
Information not given or found
Training + DevelopmentInformation not given or found
Interview process
Information not given or found
Visa SponsorshipInformation not given or found
Security clearanceInformation not given or found
Company
Overview
- A trusted provider of engineering and environmental solutions, specializing in water, energy, and infrastructure.
- Founded with a vision to serve diverse industries, evolved into a leader providing sustainable and innovative solutions.
- With decades of experience, delivering projects addressing complex challenges and promoting resilience and efficiency.
- Portfolio spans water resources management, energy infrastructure, and civil engineering sectors.
- Often works on projects involving extensive environmental considerations, including water treatment, wastewater management, and renewable energy.
- Earned reputation for excellence, known for hands-on approach and commitment to delivering tailored solutions.
Top 4% Rating
EcoVadis Gold Rating
Achieved a top 4% overall ranking and top 25% in environment metrics within the A&E industry through EcoVadis evaluation.
8 Certified Sites
Wildlife Habitat Council Membership
Manages 50+ projects across eight Gold-Certified WHC sites, demonstrating a commitment to biodiversity and conservation.
- Delivers measurable environmental benefits through habitat conservation, wetland integration, and biofiltration design.
- Committed since 1919 to reducing energy consumption and sustainable development consulting.
- Embeds biodiversity and conservation into project delivery through WHC membership.
4.0/5 Rating
Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion Score
The company achieved a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Diversity & Inclusion, based on 32 ratings.
4.2/5 Men
Male Employee Rating
Male employees rated the company's Diversity & Inclusion efforts higher, with an average of 4.2 out of 5.
- Diversity & Inclusion Council established to coordinate D&I efforts.
- Employee resource groups exist to foster inclusion.
- EcoVadis recognition cites progress in D&I initiatives, including open forums and learning sessions.
Kablio AIIf you're someone who helps build and power the world (or dreams to), Kablio AI is your pocket-sized recruiter that gets you hired.
Copyright © 2025 Kablio