Project Engineer - Civil Land Development in Salinas

Energy Jobline ZR; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $99,000–$135,000

Salaried position, paid bi-weekly

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid annual dues for professional/soc.

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking Project Engineers for our Bay Area offices. Join a multi-service civil engineering and surveying firm with 110+ years of experience.

You will apply standard engineering principles to a range of projects, design site development elements, and support projects through all phases with mentorship opportunities. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments, design tasks with minimal supervision, and opportunities for professional development while traveling to client

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Land Development experience with site development and design of subdivisions, utilities, roads and public works.
• EIT or progression toward licensure is preferred and prioritized.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments.
• Prepare grading and drainage plans per standards.
• Design utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents.
• Develop construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Plan site layout including parking, access, and circulation design.
• Incorporate sustainable design elements (LID/green infrastructure).
• Apply codes and permitting requirements at various government levels.
• Prepare conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Years of experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

EIT certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 seeking Project Engineers for our Bay Area offices. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in Land Development design and civil engineering. This role involves independently applying standard engineering principles to a variety of projects, from small-scale developments to major infrastructure efforts. Candidates should be confident performing geometric calculations and design tasks with minimal supervision. This position also offers opportunities to professionally develop, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support throughout all project phases.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments
• Preparation of grading and drainage plans in compliance with local and regional standards
• Design of utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
• Preparation of technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents
• Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Site layout planning including parking, access, and circulation design
• Integration of sustainable design elements such as low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure
• Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes and permitting requirements
• Preparation of conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses
• Collaboration across departments and external stakeholders, including other consultants throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Land Development working on site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program is required
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• EIT certification highly (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 $99,000.00 - $135,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
• 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 Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , color, , , , , disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.