Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

BKF Engineers, Inc.; Redwood City (CA); Vor Ort; USD 108.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salaries

401k

Generous vacation and sick leave

Education reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Internetwork Expert is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in civil transportation design, based in Redwood City, CA. This role involves leading technical delivery of infrastructure projects and mentoring junior staff. The suitable candidate will have a California PE license and strong experience in transportation infrastructure.

The position includes opportunities for professional development and supports a hybrid or remote work model from our Redwood City or Pleasanton offices.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design.
• Experience with public agency coordination and permitting processes.
• EIT certification required, PE licensure preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects.
• Organize project workflows and delegate tasks to junior staff.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Kenntnisse

Transportation infrastructure design

Project delivery

Roadway design

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Jobbeschreibung

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 seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in civil transportation design to join our team based in San Jose. Hybrid or remote work from our Redwood City or Pleasanton offices may be an option for the right candidate. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with 5+ years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to impactful horizontal infrastructure projects.

You’ll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver publicly funded roadway, highway, and multimodal corridor projects - helping shape the future of transportation across the region. The position also offers opportunities for professional development and providing technical support throughout all phases of project delivery - from planning and design through construction support.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, curb ramps & ADA compliance, highways, roundabouts, and corridors
• 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 issues
• Preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental documentation to support transportation projects
• Develop and review grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans
• Develop and review construction specifications
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• 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 with clients and external stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, notes and track action items
• Support project scheduling, permitting, and construction as needed
• Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF’s services to regional clients
• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines

Qualifications

• 5 + years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• EIT certification required, PE licensure preferred
• Strong background in roadway design, including staged construction and controls
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and project management tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

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 $108,00.00 - $150,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays multiple 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 offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

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.