Civil Engineer Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

BKF Engineers; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

401k

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company in Long Beach is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead projects in transportation and civil infrastructure. This role requires significant experience in transportation planning and design, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with agency standards. A competitive salary range of $113,000 - $157,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and flexible schedules.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for multimodal corridors and transit improvements.
• Work closely with project managers to meet project requirements.
• Mentor engineering staff on roadway design.

Skills

Transportation planning

Design of roadways

Complete streets design

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Multimodal design

Mentoring engineering staff

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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

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

Base pay range

$113,000.00/yr - $157,000.00/yr

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 $113,000.00 - $157,000.00 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.