Chief Engineer

$240,000 - $280,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Santa Clara, 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 overseeing project delivery methods, including design-bid-build and construction management, while focusing on minimizing organizational risk and enhancing project efficiency through continuous improvement of technical practices.

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 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, 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.
• Collaborate with the Chief Risk Officer and General Counsel to manage strategic defense against claims.

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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k
• Bonus opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional registration support
• Competitive PTO and holiday plan