Engineering Manager

BKF Engineers; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

401k with Profit Sharing

Generous Vacation and Sick Time

Flexible Schedules

Education Reimbursement

Paid Annual Dues for Professional Organizations

Opportunity for 4x10 Schedule

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Engineering Manager to lead their transportation team. This role offers the chance to work on complex roadway and multimodal projects, ensuring that designs meet the highest standards of quality and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in complete streets design and agency coordination, along with the ability to mentor and guide engineering staff. With a competitive salary and excellent benefits, this position provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of transportation engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in transportation planning and design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for multimodal corridors and transit improvements.
• Mentor engineering staff and ensure compliance with design standards.

Skills

Transportation Planning

Roadway Design

Multimodal Design

Agency Coordination

Mentoring

Education

B.S in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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BKF Engineers is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our transportation team!

BKF Engineers is seeking an Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership within our transportation team. This role focuses on delivering complex roadway and multimodal projects, supporting project managers, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate has expertise in complete streets design, multimodal transportation, transit facilities, and agency coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design efforts for multimodal corridors, complete streets, bike and pedestrian facilities, and transit-oriented improvements. Alternatively, take a lead role in the design of transit centers, ferries, ports, and airport landside improvements
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet agency requirements
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, providing guidance on roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, UPRR, and local agency design standards
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with environmental teams, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to navigate complex project requirements
• Travel to various project sites and offices as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in transportation planning, utility infrastructure, drainage, and design of roadways, railways, trails, and/or similar projects
• B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California highly preferred. Out-of-state PE will be considered
• Strong experience in complete streets, multimodal design, and roadway or transit infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)
  
  
  

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 $113,000 - $164,000 annually, 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
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• Generous vacation and sick time packages
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunity to participate in a 4x10 schedule (FRIDAYS OFF!)
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
  
  
  

Workplace Awards:

• We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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