Senior Project Engineer - Transportation Civil Engineer

BKF Engineers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End of year bonuses

100% premiums for medical, dental, and vision

Education reimbursement

Generous vacation and sick time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in California is seeking a Mid-Senior level Civil Project Engineer to lead roadway and highway projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a California PE license preferred. Responsibilities include collaboration on design projects and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The salary range is competitive, and benefits include 100% medical premiums coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in roadway and highway design.
• Experience with staged construction for transportation projects.
• Ability to support complex projects in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in designing roadway and highway projects.
• Develop staged construction strategies prioritizing safety and efficiency.
• Collaborate with project managers to align construction with project goals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaboration

Understanding of temporary traffic control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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This range is provided by BKF Engineers. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$108,000.00/yr - $162,000.00/yr

At BKF Engineers, we deliver innovative engineering solutions across the Western States. Our vision is to unify transportation services across the firm, enhancing our ability to deliver impactful transportation projects that make our communities safer and more accessible for all.

Essential Duties And Accountabilities

• Lead project teams in designing and implementing roadway and highway projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements
• Develop effective staged construction strategies, including temporary traffic control and traffic handling plans that prioritize safety and efficiency
• Collaborate with project managers to align construction staging with overall project goals and schedules
• Provide technical expertise on safety standards and Caltrans temporary traffic control guidelines
• Mentor and support design and project engineers in their professional development and project contributions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in roadway and highway design, with a focus on staged construction for transportation projects
• Strong understanding of temporary traffic control measures and Caltrans guidelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proven ability to support complex projects and work in a team
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Travel between BKF offices and other off‑site locations may be required.

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 - $140,000 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 401k
• 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 offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

Workplace Awards

• We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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