Senior Associate Engineer

As a Senior Associate Engineer, you will play a vital role in leading and directing the complete design of projects, mentoring less experienced colleagues, and acting as a Project Manager on various sized projects.

Your responsibilities will include overseeing technical quality and accuracy, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development strategies.

This role requires a high level of expertise and leadership skills to ensure project success and client satisfaction. Projects include a variety of water, wastewater, recycled water, utility infrastructure and treatment process improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform moderate to advanced design and engineering tasks, develop broad knowledge and skills within the discipline, and ensure technical quality and accuracy.
• Deepen client relationships, manage consulting contracts, and ensure client satisfaction on all projects.
• Direct activities and outcomes of project teams, oversee multiple projects, and provide constant oversight and guidance.
• Partner with Operational, Technical, and Sales leadership, ensure project delivery, and support the achievement of financial goals for the business unit.
• Foster team building, align project profitability with organizational performance goals, and collaborate with operations managers to achieve revenue growth and profitability goals.
• Conduct performance reviews, handle recruitment and hiring, and proactively address performance challenges. Lead people moves to achieve business and project team productivity.
• Play a consistent role in strategic planning, form and lead guiding coalitions for implementing change, and mentor new leaders through application of successful methods.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related scientific discipline required. Master’s degree preferred but not required.
• 7+ years of experience in water / wastewater engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain PE.
• Proficiency in various software including AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil3D, and Microsoft Products.
• Ability to interact professionally internally and externally, read and interpret technical documents, and communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exchange ideas, and treat others with respect.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced technical Engineer with a passion for driving project success and business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work to empower our people to thrive and achieve their full potential.

The salary range for this position is anticipated to be $115,000 to $140,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure / certifications and geographic location.

Benefits summary : Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k, bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, professional registration support, a competitive PTO and holiday plan, and other benefits and programs.