Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

BKF Engineers; Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick time packages

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm in Roseville is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead land development projects. This role requires deep experience in civil infrastructure and a Professional Engineering license. Responsibilities include overseeing project design, preparing technical documentation, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in site development.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in California is highly preferred.
• Experience in mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts for site development.
• Prepare technical reports and specifications.
• Collaborate with design teams for project delivery.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Land development design

Grading and drainage plans

Client communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

BKF Engineers is a multi‑service infrastructure consulting firm serving civil engineering and surveying clients across California and the Pacific Northwest. Established over 110 years ago, the company has offices throughout California and the Portland area and has earned the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

Base pay range

$103,000.00/yr - $142,000.00/yr

Job Summary

Senior Civil Engineer – Sacramento

We are hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with deep experience in land development civil infrastructure and a Professional Engineering license. The role leads multidisciplinary site‑development projects from concept to completion, guiding project strategy, overseeing delivery, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technically sound work. Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading, drainage, and utility systems for water and sewer.
• Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution.
• Assist with project‑management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines.
• Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plan, profile, and cross‑sections.
• Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity take‑offs, and cost estimates.
• Support quality‑control efforts and contribute to the technical accuracy of deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows.
• Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem‑solving.
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited curriculum (required).
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works.
• Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required).
• Strong technical background in land‑development design.
• Experience preparing grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages.
• Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California (highly preferred).
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality‑control efforts.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.

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 $103,000.00 - $142,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end‑of‑year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting