Associate Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls

Founded in 1919, KJ has always looked to the future.

With a talented team of professionals and a culture of continuous improvement, we deliver exceptional engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management services, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

Using advanced analytics, technology, and tools, KJ improves designs, reduces risk, and finds better ways to deliver projects from planning through construction.

KJ is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions for clients, including green infrastructure design, strategies to reduce energy use and environmental impacts, award-winning water reuse projects, and efficient construction management practices that ensure quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

We are known for our dedication to industry-leading client service and tailored solutions.

Kennedy Jenks is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer to join our growing team in Portland, Oregon.

We are looking for a motivated professional with 5-8 years of experience in instrumentation and controls engineering for municipal pump stations, water treatment, and wastewater facilities.

As a member of our Instrumentation & Controls team, you will take an active role in the planning, design, and delivery of automation and control system solutions for municipal and industrial clients.

• Lead the design and implementation of instrumentation and control systems for water, wastewater, recycled water, and industrial infrastructure projects.
• Develop control strategies, instrumentation layouts, network architectures, and SCADA system designs for treatment facilities and pump stations.
• Prepare and review technical deliverables including control narratives, P&IDs, instrumentation specifications, I/O lists, and control system architecture diagrams.
• Collaborate with electrical, process, mechanical, and civil engineers to develop integrated, high-quality project solutions.
• Support planning studies, condition assessments, alternatives analyses, and engineering reports related to automation and controls systems.
• Develop project cost estimates and support project scope development.
• Coordinate with clients, system integrators, contractors, equipment vendors, and internal project teams throughout project delivery.