Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Staff Electrical Engineer

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants$105K — $150K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in designing power systems, specifically in water and wastewater sectors.
  • EIT registration required in California; PE (CA) preferred or to be obtained within a year.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and knowledge of power distribution systems (120/208V and 277/480V).
  • Intermediate knowledge in stand-by generator sizing and CSI specifications.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical, instrumentation, and control systems for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Support senior engineers in producing construction drawings, technical specifications, and reports.
  • Perform necessary calculations including voltage drop and load studies.
  • Produce quality electrical design documentation using REVIT, CAD, and/or BIM software.
  • Collaborate with teams and stakeholders for coordinated solutions.
  • Contribute to project planning and design development.
  • Adhere to Kennedy Jenks' quality and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model promoting work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to contribute to impactful infrastructure projects.
  • Career growth with technical skill development and leadership opportunities.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan and bonus opportunities available.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional registration support.
  • Competitive PTO and holiday offerings.
Full Job Description
Kennedy Jenks is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to join our team and shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure in Oregon and across the United States. Work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow your career in a supportive, collaborative environment.

At Kennedy Jenks, we design innovative, sustainable solutions for water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll help deliver projects that directly improve communities nationwide.

What You'll Do

As a Staff Electrical Engineer, you'll support electrical design, technical documentation, interdisciplinary coordination, and project delivery for water and wastewater infrastructure.
  • Design electrical systems: Develop electrical, instrumentation, and control system designs for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
  • Prepare technical deliverables: Support senior engineers in creating construction drawings, technical specifications, and reports. Produce high-quality electrical design documentation using REVIT, CAD, and/or BIM software.
  • Perform engineering calculations: Perform calculations such as voltage drop, load studies, and conduit/cable sizing.
  • Coordinate across disciplines: Collaborate with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and senior engineers to deliver coordinated project solutions.
  • Support project development: Contribute to project planning, research, and design development.
  • Apply engineering standards: Work in alignment with Kennedy Jenks' quality, safety, and engineering standards.

What Makes This Role Different
  • Community impact: Your work supports infrastructure projects that improve water and wastewater systems for communities nationwide.
  • Technical growth: You'll expand your electrical design skills while working with experienced engineers on complex, multidisciplinary projects.
  • Collaborative delivery: You'll help translate design concepts into coordinated deliverables that support successful project outcomes.

What You Bring
  • Design mindset: A practical approach to developing clear, constructible electrical design solutions.
  • Technical curiosity: A growth-oriented mindset with interest in asking questions, learning from experienced engineers, and building technical judgment through hands-on project work.
  • Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for meetings with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
  • Team orientation: Enthusiasm for learning, mentoring, sharing knowledge, and contributing in a collaborative team-oriented environment.
  • Project flexibility: Capacity to support multiple projects at different design stages while adapting to shifting priorities.
  • Quality focus: Careful attention to accuracy, consistency, and completeness in project work.

Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience designing power and power distribution systems, preferably for water, wastewater, industrial waste, or related infrastructure facilities.
  • Technical knowledge: Knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, power distribution systems including 120/208V and 277/480V, standby generator sizing, and CSI specifications.
  • Licenses and professional registrations: EIT registration required; Professional Engineer (PE) in Oregon highly preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Kennedy Jenks supports a healthy work-life balance and utilizes a hybrid model of home and office work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. This approach empowers our people to thrive, collaborate, and do their best work.

Salary range for this position is anticipated to be between $105,000 and $150,000, and may vary based upon education, experience, qualifications, licensure/certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits summary: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; a health savings account; a 401(k); bonus programs; tuition reimbursement; employee ownership opportunity; professional registration support; business travel assistance; competitive paid time off and holidays; an employee assistance program; and additional programs that support your wellbeing and professional growth.

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About Kennedy/Jenks Consultants

Kennedy/Jenks Consultants is an engineering and consulting firm that specializes in water and environmental projects. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Kennedy/Jenks offers a wide range of services, including planning, design, construction management, and operations and maintenance. The company works with clients in both the public and private sectors, including municipalities, utilities, and industrial clients. Kennedy/Jenks is known for its expertise in water treatment and distribution, wastewater treatment and disposal, and environmental remediation.
Learn more about Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Size
500 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$100 million

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