Senior Project Engineer - Water Resources, Stormwater

BKF Engineers; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

End-of-year bonuses

401k

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Stormwater and Water Resources to deliver water infrastructure projects across California. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience, leading design efforts while mentoring junior staff. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, preparing technical reports, and collaborating across disciplines to innovate solutions. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, including flexible schedules and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in water resources and civil infrastructure engineering.
• Strong technical background in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience leading planning studies and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Support project management activities and coordination with teams.
• Prepare engineering calculations and technical reports.

Skills

Stormwater infrastructure design

Wastewater infrastructure design

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license (preferred)

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 are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Stormwater, Water Resources, and Civil Infrastructure to support and deliver water infrastructure projects across California. The ideal candidate has 6 or more years of experience in Stormwater water infrastructure, and the ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities. A California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including stormwater and wastewater systems such as pipelines, pump stations, tanks, rehabilitation projects, planning studies, and hydrology/hydraulic analyses
• Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support of permitting processes and regulatory approvals
• Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation in project delivery
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Collaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Assist with proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred (EIT required)
• 6+ years of experience in water resources and civil infrastructure engineering, with an emphasis on stormwater and/or wastewater projects
• Strong technical background in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure design, including pipelines, pump stations, pipe rehabilitation, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling
• Experience supporting or leading planning studies, master plans, and infrastructure projects from concept through design and construction support
• Familiarity with California permitting processes, agency coordination, and technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively coordinate with clients and project teams
• Interest in continued technical growth and increased project leadership responsibility

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 $115,000.00 - $149,000.00, 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 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. 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.