Chief Engineer

$240,000 - $280,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Fort Worth, TX

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Fort Worth, TX

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 overseeing the evolution of project delivery practices, minimizing organizational risk, and ensuring adherence to company standards. The Chief Engineer will also be responsible for strategic direction on technical aspects of projects, managing risk, and collaborating with various teams to enhance project outcomes.

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 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 implement a monthly Technical Learning Program for sharing 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, ensuring compliance with approved standards.
• Collaborate with the Project Management Office to verify QA/QC processes are applied to each project.
• Chair the Risk Committee and manage risk assessment discussions with committee assignments.
• Collaborate with 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