Chief Engineer

$240,000 - $280,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Chief Engineer at Kennedy Jenks is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing and developing technical standards and approaches for engineering services delivery. This role focuses on continuous improvement, risk management, and the implementation of innovative solutions in engineering and environmental consulting. The Chief Engineer will lead initiatives to enhance project delivery processes, ensuring adherence to company standards while fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, and implement changes to company technical practices and processes to enhance project delivery.
• Minimize organizational risk through the development and improvement of design processes, templates, and standards.
• Oversee the development of systems, tools, processes, and policies that enforce adherence to company standards.
• Continuously assess and update the firm's technical standards and processes as necessary.
• Lead a Standards Committee to review and update design standards for risk mitigation and project efficiency.
• Set evaluation processes for new technologies and provide guidance on their application in projects.
• Collaborate with Construction Management Leads to improve 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, especially those for Risk Committee review.
• Develop and maintain QA/QC processes for all projects, ensuring compliance with approved procedures.
• Collaborate with the PMO to verify QA/QC processes are applied to each project.
• Chair the Risk Committee and manage risk assessment discussions and assignments.
• Work with the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel to manage strategic defenses against claims and client satisfaction challenges.

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-related software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, Revit, and Microsoft Products.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, government regulations, and technical standards.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member, demonstrating respect and effective communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan
• Flexible hybrid work environment