Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

BKF Engineers; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) plan

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous vacation package

Flexible schedules

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Newport Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have expertise in land development and hold a California P.E. license. Responsibilities include leading project design, mentoring junior staff, and interacting with clients. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred; Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in land development design and project delivery.
• Strong background in site development and municipal coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of land development projects.
• Organize project workflows and delegate tasks to junior staff.
• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets.

Skills

Land development design

Project delivery

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Base pay range

$103,000.00/yr - $145,000.00/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.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Land Development Civil Infrastructure to support our Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage systems, underground utilities, and grade separations.


• Organize project workflows, establish design criteria, and delegate tasks to junior staff.


• Make decisions on specific project elements and consult with senior leadership on complex or critical issues.


• Support QA/QC implementation and identify out‑of‑scope services.


• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.


• Assist in coordinating sub‑consultant work and ensure cohesive project execution.


• Attend project meetings and represent BKF as a secondary point‑of‑contact.


• Contribute to proposal development and cross‑sell BKF's services to regional clients.


• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.


• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred; Engineer‑in‑Training (E.I.T.) will also be considered.


• Minimum 4 years of experience in land development design and project delivery.


• Strong background in site development, grading, drainage, underground utilities, and entitlement processes.


• Experienced with local agency standards, permitting processes, and coordination with municipalities and utility owners.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools.


• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, especially in client‑facing settings.


• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client sites.

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

• Competitive salary, annual 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 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. Any unsolicited submittals are made at the risk of the recruiter.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Design

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting