Design Engineer - Civil Transportation

BKF Engineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Bonuses

401k

PTO

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers, a legacy civil engineering and surveying firm, is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer for Bay Area offices. You will contribute from concept through construction documentation on a multidisciplinary team, focused on roadway, highway, and public infrastructure projects.

You will apply standard engineering techniques, gain hands-on experience, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a California E.I.T.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of site development and design experience (residential/commercial subdivisions, utilities, roads).
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with civil design principles and documentation.
• EIT/FE certification preferred; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations: cross-sections, profiles, alignments for transportation design.
• Conduct hydraulics calculations to support drainage and utilities design.
• Prepare grading calculations and grading plans using CAD tools.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and refine design documents.
• Gather data from public agencies to support permitting and design decisions.
• Collaborate with project engineers/managers to ensure design accuracy and alignment with goals.
• Review plans and calculations for completeness and standards compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering 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're hiring a Transportation Design Engineer with a couple years of experience in civil infrastructure design to join our Bay Area offices. You'll collaborate within a multidisciplinary team on a wide range of transportation projects, contributing from concept through construction documentation. As part of BKF's Transportation team, you'll work alongside experienced engineers on assignments spanning roadway, highway, and public infrastructure. You'll apply standard engineering techniques and judgment while gaining hands‑on experience and growing in a supportive environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and a California E.I.T. certification are strong assets, along with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations and plotting, including cross-sections, profiles, and alignments for transportation design projects
• Conduct routine hydraulics calculations to support drainage and utility system design
• Prepare site grading calculations and generate grading plans using CAD tools
• Utilize computer and CAD systems, including AutoCAD Civil 3D, to develop and refine design documents
• Gather and analyze data from public agencies to support project planning, permitting, and design decisions
• Collaborate with project engineers and managers to ensure design accuracy and alignment with project goals
• Assist in reviewing plans and calculations for completeness and compliance with applicable standards

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum (or equivalent) required
• 1-3 years of experience in site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and judgment in support of project design
• Familiarity with civil engineering design principles and documentation
• EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) certification preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D for grading, drainage, and utility design preferred

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 $75,000.00 - $100,00.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, 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 Engineers 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 Engineers 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 Engineers, BKF Engineers 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.