Project Engineer - Civil Transportation Infrastructure

BKF Engineers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End-of-year bonuses

Education reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm is seeking Transportation Project Engineers for their Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in transportation engineering, focusing on roadway systems and civil engineering design. Responsibilities include project design and collaboration across departments. Excellent benefits and competitive salary range of $99,000–$135,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in transportation engineering, focusing on roadway systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• EIT certification highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design transportation infrastructure projects including roadways and corridors.
• Prepare geometric design plans and profiles complying with standards.
• Develop grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Design of roadway systems

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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Base pay range

$99,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

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.

Transportation Project Engineer

We’re seeking Transportation Project Engineers to join our Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will bring a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in transportation design and civil engineering. This role involves independently applying standard engineering principles to a variety of transportation projects, including roadway improvements, intersection design, transit infrastructure, and multimodal corridors. Candidates should be confident performing geometric design, grading, and alignment tasks with minimal supervision. The position also offers opportunities for professional development, mentoring junior staff, and providing technical support throughout all phases of project delivery — from planning and design through construction support.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and wildlife crossings.
• Preparation of geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards.
• Development of grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors.
• Design of transportation-related utility systems and coordination with public agencies and utility providers.
• Preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental documentation to support transportation projects.
• Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for transportation infrastructure.
• Integration of multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance.
• Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes, including permitting and regulatory requirements for transportation projects.
• Preparation of conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and transit improvements.
• Collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders, including transportation agencies, consultants, and community groups throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, wildlife crossings, etc.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• EIT certification highly preferred (candidates with EIT will be prioritized).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.

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 $99,500.00–$135,000.00, annualized depending on skills, experience, education, and geographic location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end‑of‑year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• 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.
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.