Senior Process Design Engineer (Technical Lead) at Kennedy Jenks in Federal Way, WA | USD140,000-210,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

technical lead

process design

options analysis

bench testing

water balance

project delivery

Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing.
Manage project delivery from planning and options analysis through design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Prepare options/alternatives analyses, perform detailed process design engineering, and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery.
Travel to client and project sites as needed for client visits, meetings, and collaboration with other KJ offices.
Support and direct bench and pilot testing of complex industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.
Leverage existing client relationships to expand services.
Coordinate activities across planning, design, and construction phases.
Provide project development oversight including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, and staffing.
Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, collegial environment.
Establish overall process design and develop process flow diagrams.
Oversee development of detailed water and mass balances for projects.

Requirements

industrial water

autocad

revit

project management

pe license

15+ years

Strong background in industrial water/wastewater, mechanical infrastructure, system controls, process automation, or process design.
Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design tools (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, etc.) preferred.
Experience across a wide range of market sectors (mining & metals, pulp & paper, food & beverage, data centers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.).
Technical expertise in industrial water/wastewater processes.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering field.
Proven project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
15+ years of engineering experience in investigation, planning, design, construction, and commissioning.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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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.

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

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Role

Description

technical lead

process design

options analysis

bench testing

water balance

project delivery

Serve as Project Technical Lead on complex industrial engineering projects, including wastewater, facilities engineering, and metals finishing.
Manage project delivery from planning and options analysis through design, construction, commissioning, and startup.
Prepare options/alternatives analyses, perform detailed process design engineering, and coordinate multi-disciplinary design delivery.
Travel to client and project sites as needed for client visits, meetings, and collaboration with other KJ offices.
Support and direct bench and pilot testing of complex industrial water and wastewater treatment systems.
Leverage existing client relationships to expand services.
Coordinate activities across planning, design, and construction phases.
Provide project development oversight including scope, schedule, fee preparation, negotiation, and staffing.
Collaborate and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams in a supportive, collegial environment.
Establish overall process design and develop process flow diagrams.
Oversee development of detailed water and mass balances for projects.

Requirements

industrial water

autocad

revit

project management

pe license

15+ years

Strong background in industrial water/wastewater, mechanical infrastructure, system controls, process automation, or process design.
Familiarity with computer-aided drafting and design tools (AutoCAD, BlueBeam, REVIT, etc.) preferred.
Experience across a wide range of market sectors (mining & metals, pulp & paper, food & beverage, data centers, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, etc.).
Technical expertise in industrial water/wastewater processes.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil, or related engineering field.
Proven project management experience including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
15+ years of engineering experience in investigation, planning, design, construction, and commissioning.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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