Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

BKF; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks a Senior Civil Engineer with strong land development experience to lead multidisciplinary teams from concept through completion on Bay Area projects. You will guide project strategy, oversee delivery, and mentor junior staff while communicating clearly with clients and internal teams.

The ideal candidate holds a CA PE license (highly preferred), a B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, and a minimum of 6+ years in site development, including roads,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum is required.
• Minimum 6+ years of site development experience (residential/commercial subdivisions, utilities, roads).
• Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required.
• Professional Engineer license in California is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for site development including grading, drainage, and utilities.
• Prepare reports, master plans, specs, and cost estimates for proposals and execution.
• Oversee delivery, manage budgets/schedules, and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive project delivery.
• Develop final roadway design packages and incorporate streetscape elements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards and communicate with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in CA

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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 hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in Land Development, Civil Infrastructure projects. This role spans across the Bay Area and involves leading multidisciplinary teams through complex site development projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate should hold a Professional Engineering license and demonstrate a background designing plan sets in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Responsibilities include guiding project strategy, overseeing delivery, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and clients. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading and drainage plans, 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 takeoffs, and cost estimatesSupport 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
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including design of 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.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $149,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
• 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.

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. 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 Engineers, BKF Engineers 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.

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