Civil Engineer - Land Development

BKF Engineers; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The typical base salary range for this

Competitive salaries, profit sharing,

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BKF Engineers in the Pacific Northwest seeks an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong Land Development background to lead project delivery, guide technical teams, and mentor staff.

You will manage residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects from concept through design, permitting, and construction, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget outcomes and client satisfaction. The role emphasizes collaboration across offices and with agencies.

Qualifications

• ABET‑accredited civil engineering program or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license required (California preferred).
• 7+ years of land development engineering experience.
• Strong site development design experience (grading, drainage, utilities, roads).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of land development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and public infrastructure developments
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans
• Develop technical reports, studies, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership, QA/QC review, and mentorship to engineering and design staff
• Support entitlement, permitting, and construction-phase services as needed
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and local design standards and regulations

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client coordination

Communication

Mentoring

Education

PE license

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

PE license in CA preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you'll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in Land Development to lead project delivery, provide technical leadership, and support team development. In this role, you will manage projects of varying size and complexity, collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will play a critical role in solving complex engineering challenges, driving project success, and contributing to the growth of our Land Development practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of land development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and public infrastructure developments
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans
• Develop technical reports, studies, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Provide technical leadership, QA/QC review, and mentorship to engineering and design staff
• Support entitlement, permitting, and construction-phase services as needed
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and local design standards and regulations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program or equivalent
• PE license required (California PE preferred)
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering
• Strong experience in site development design, including grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, and roadway improvements
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination
• Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $150,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
• Generous paid time off packages
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.