Civil Engineer - Water/Wastewater

Civil Engineer

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a detail-oriented, service-driven Civil Engineer focused on water and wastewater projects in California. This role supports conveyance facilities, utility infrastructure, and treatment process improvement projects that strengthen essential water systems and improve outcomes for the communities we serve.

This is an opportunity to contribute to civil design and project delivery in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, working with senior engineers, project managers, and technical teams from planning and design through construction support.

You'll help deliver practical, constructible solutions for water and wastewater clients while building technical depth, supporting project execution, and contributing to strong client service.

What You'll Do

As a Civil Engineer, you'll contribute across civil design, technical documentation, project coordination, and construction-phase support.

• Prepare designs and calculations: Develop civil design documents, drawings, specifications, and calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure with support from senior engineers.
• Support project delivery: Assist project managers with scope, schedule, coordination, documentation, and construction-phase needs.
• Coordinate across disciplines: Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil design considerations into broader project solutions.
• Develop technical documentation: Write technical reports, maintain organized project records, and document design decisions clearly.
• Lead smaller assignments: Manage defined tasks or small projects, participate in internal and external meetings, and follow through on commitments.
• Support construction outcomes: Provide design support from conception to construction to help resolve questions, clarify intent, and maintain project momentum.

What Makes This Role Different

• Meaningful infrastructure impact: Your work contributes to reliable water and wastewater systems that support public health, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
• Room to grow: You'll gain exposure to varied project types, technical challenges, and project delivery responsibilities that support long-term professional development.
• Collaborative delivery model: You'll work alongside engineers, project managers, and technical partners who value practical solutions, shared accountability, and strong client service.

What You Bring

• Technical curiosity: A desire to deepen civil engineering skills across water and wastewater infrastructure while learning from experienced project teams.
• Service mindset: A client-focused approach to problem solving, communication, and follow-through.
• Collaborative communication: The ability to share information clearly, ask thoughtful questions, and work effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
• Ownership and reliability: A dependable work style that supports accurate deliverables, organized documentation, and timely progress.
• Practical problem solving: Sound judgment when balancing technical quality, constructability, schedule, and project needs.
• Growth orientation: Interest in expanding responsibilities, supporting junior staff over time, and contributing to continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience: 6+ years of civil engineering experience required; water and wastewater project experience preferred.
• Design knowledge: Experience with site design, including layout, grading, drainage, and water/wastewater piping design preferred.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license in California required.
• Technical tools: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Standards and communication: Working knowledge of applicable industry standards, codes, and regulations, along with strong technical writing and communication skills.

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.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $110,000 to $153,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k); bonus programs; tuition reimbursement; employee ownership opportunity; professional registration support; business travel assistance; competitive paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

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.