Senior Transportation Project Engineer — Hybrid

Internetwork Expert; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Vacation time

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Professional dues paid

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in civil transportation design based in California. The role focuses on leading design delivery for publicly funded roadway and multimodal projects, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with project managers and stakeholders.

Hybrid or remote work from approved CA offices may be considered for the right candidate. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of transportation infrastructure experience, a CA-licensed P.E.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• EIT certification required, PE licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and project management tools.

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.

Skills

Transportation design

Project management

Mentoring juniors

Communication

Caltrans standards

Travel willingness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in civil transportation design based in California. The role focuses on leading design delivery for publicly funded roadway and multimodal projects, mentoring junior staff, and coordinating with project managers and stakeholders.

Hybrid or remote work from approved CA offices may be considered for the right candidate. Ideal candidates have 5+ years of transportation infrastructure experience, a CA-licensed P.E.