Jobs in Federal Way, WA

About the role

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Wastewater Process Engineer to join our growing Wastewater Infrastructure team in Washington. This role focuses on wastewater treatment planning, design, and optimization projects that improve system performance, regulatory compliance, and environmental outcomes. You’ll work with multidisciplinary teams on wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, collection systems, upgrades, and expansions. As a Wastewater Process Engineer, you’ll apply technical analysis, process design, project coordination, and stakeholder communication to help deliver effective wastewater solutions.

What you'll bring

• Sound engineering judgment: A thoughtful and analytical approach to evaluating challenges and recommending practical next steps.
• Client-focused collaboration: A service-oriented approach to working with clients, project teams, and stakeholders to promote responsive, high-quality project delivery.
• Clear written and verbal communication: The ability to present technical information in a clear, organized, and audience-appropriate way.
• Reliable follow-through: 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 wastewater process engineering experience.
• Technical knowledge: Wastewater treatment processes, regulations, technologies, system design, optimization, and compliance documentation.
• Certifications or licenses: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and do their best work.
• employee ownership opportunity
• professional registration support
• business travel assistance