Chief Engineer

$240,000 - $280,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Pasadena, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Pasadena, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a collaborative and influential Chief Engineer to lead and develop technical standards and approaches for the delivery of engineering services. This role involves assessing and implementing changes to company practices to enhance project delivery, minimize organizational risk, and ensure adherence to technical standards. The Chief Engineer will also oversee the development of systems and processes that support the firm's commitment to innovation and sustainability in engineering and environmental consulting services.

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 the firm's design standards and approaches.
• Set standard evaluation processes for new technologies and provide guidance documentation.
• Partner with Construction Management Leads to maintain processes for construction phase management and feedback.
• 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, managing risk and applying approved processes.
• Review scope, schedule, budget, and staffing for large or complex proposals, especially those for Risk Committee review.
• 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 with committee assignments.
• Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel to manage strategic defense against claims and client satisfaction challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or 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, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Other benefits and programs