Senior Civil Engineer – Land Development Lead

BKF; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Profit sharing

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong Land Development background to lead project delivery and provide technical leadership. You will manage projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and agencies to ensure timeliness and budget adherence.

This role emphasizes site development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, and road improvements, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for commercial, residential, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• PE license required (California PE preferred).
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of land development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and public infrastructure developments.
• Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans.
• Develop technical reports, studies, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership, QA/QC review, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
• Support entitlement, permitting, and construction-phase services as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and local design standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client coordination

Mentoring

Communication

Staff development

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

BKF is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong Land Development background to lead project delivery and provide technical leadership. You will manage projects from concept through construction, mentor junior staff, and liaise with clients and agencies to ensure timeliness and budget adherence.

This role emphasizes site development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, and road improvements, with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for commercial, residential, and