Project Engineer - Transportation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Generous PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Professional dues

Job summary

BKF Engineers in Richmond, CA, is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Government Solutions team. You will support transportation and CIP projects, collaborating with project managers, agency staff, and multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction.

The ideal candidate has a civil engineering background, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, and strong communication skills, with an ability to work independently and travel between BKF offices and client sites.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• EIT certification is highly preferred.
• Experience coordinating with public agencies and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate transportation infrastructure projects including roadways and multimodal facilities.
• Prepare geometric design plans and profiles to standards like Caltrans.
• Develop grading, drainage, and stormwater plans for transportation corridors.
• Coordinate with agencies, utilities, and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Assist with quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and best-practice design elements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Public agency coordination

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

EIT certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

SignCAD

AGI 32

Synchro/SimTraffic

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 seeking a Project Engineer to join our Government Solutions team serving public agency clients throughout the Bay Area. Based in the Richmond area, this role will support the delivery of transportation and capital improvement projects (CIP), including roadway, complete streets, multimodal, and municipal infrastructure improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering design and experience working on public infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with project managers, agency staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through bidding and construction support. Candidates should be comfortable applying standard engineering principles, preparing technical plans and specifications, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project tasks with increasing levels of independence.

This position offers the opportunity to work directly with public agency clients, contribute to projects that improve local communities, and continue developing technical, project management, and leadership skills within a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps
• Design and coordination of traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements
• 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
• Development of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Integration of multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance
• Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes
• Preparation of conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing/striping, traffic control, transit facilities, etc
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience wth SignCAD, AGI 32, or Synchro/Simtraffic is highly desirable
• EIT certification is highly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

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 salary position paid biweekly
• 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 offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF 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 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 , BKF 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.