Senior Civil Transportation Engineering Leader (Hybrid)

Bkfengineers; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $118k-$164k

Profit sharing

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Generous vacation and sick time

8 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead design efforts on roadway, transit, and multimodal projects in California and beyond. The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Ideal candidates are California-licensed P.E.s with a strong background in complete streets and multimodal design, willing to travel between BKF offices and project sites as needed. This is a full-time hybrid position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• California PE license preferred; out-of-state considered.
• Minimum 6 years in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design efforts for transportation projects including complete streets, multimodal corridors, bike/pedestrian facilities, transit centers, wildlife crossings, retaining walls, and highway improvements.
• Plan and organize project delivery, delegate tasks, and make final decisions as the professional in responsible charge.
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, federal, and local agency design standards.
• Perform quality control reviews and support QA/QC implementation across projects.
• Mentor engineering staff in roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to meet complex project requirements.
• Assist with proposal development, including scopes of work, schedules, and fee estimates.
• Support business development efforts and cross-sell BKF services to regional clients.
• Attend project meetings and represent BKF with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Manage sub-consultant coordination and contribute to budget oversight and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Multimodal design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Project management tools

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager to lead design efforts on roadway, transit, and multimodal projects in California and beyond. The role involves mentoring engineers, coordinating with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Ideal candidates are California-licensed P.E.s with a strong background in complete streets and multimodal design, willing to travel between BKF offices and project sites as needed. This is a full-time hybrid position.