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Chief Engineer
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Federal Way, WA
posted 3 months ago
About the position
The Chief Engineer at Kennedy/Jenks Consultants is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing and developing technical standards and approaches for engineering service delivery. This position focuses on continuous improvement, risk management, and the implementation of innovative solutions in engineering and environmental consulting. The Chief Engineer will lead a Standards Committee, manage QA/QC processes, and collaborate with various teams to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Assess, develop, and implement changes to company technical practices and processes for project delivery.
- Develop and lead a Standards Committee to review and update technical standards and processes.
- Set standard evaluation processes for new technologies and provide guidance documentation.
- Partner with Construction Management Leads to maintain processes for construction phase management and issue resolution.
- Develop and manage a monthly Technical Learning Program to share advancements in project delivery and design processes.
- Provide strategic direction on technical aspects of projects during pursuit and delivery stages.
- Review scope, schedule, budget, and staffing for large and complex proposals.
- Develop and maintain QA/QC processes for all projects, including guidance documents and report-back forms.
- Collaborate with the PMO to ensure QA/QC processes are applied to each project.
- Chair the Risk Committee and manage risk assessment discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a similar engineering field required.
- Master's degree strongly preferred.
- Practical PM and PE required.
- 20+ years of experience in water/wastewater design through construction and project delivery.
- Deep understanding of the design process and engineering software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, and Microsoft Products.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Ability to communicate and influence decisions at all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401k
- Bonus opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional registration support
- Competitive PTO and holiday plan
