Staff Engineer

$65,000 - $92,000/Yr

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Lakewood, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kennedy Jenks is seeking a motivated Staff Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary engineering team, focusing on the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, and stormwater projects. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality services that exceed client expectations while providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Staff Engineer and support Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Conduct system design, hydraulic evaluation, design reports, construction documents, and specifications.
• Provide construction oversight as needed.
• Prepare technical memoranda and contribute to preliminary and detailed design reports.
• Prepare permitting applications for local regulatory agencies.
• Participate in engineering/process design activities including preparation of design calculations, equipment sizing and selection, and process layouts.
• Work collaboratively on multidisciplinary design teams and assist with coordination tasks.
• Conduct task coordination, data compilation and interpretation, quality assurance/quality control reviews, health & safety plan preparation, report writing, regulatory file review, proposal support, project strategy development, scheduling, and cost estimate preparation.
• Assist with design calculations for the selection of treatment technologies and process design drawings for stormwater, industrial, water, and wastewater.
• Manage multiple unique assignments simultaneously using strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• BS in Civil, Environmental or related engineering field
• 0 to 3 years of relevant experience, with related internship experience preferred.
• Working proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Microsoft Office, and Microsoft Excel.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multi-disciplinary technical team.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Design experience is preferred.

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