Senior Transportation Project Engineer - Hybrid/Remote Growth

BKF Engineers; Pleasanton (CA); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers seeks a Senior Project Engineer in California to lead transportation design efforts for publicly funded roadway and multimodal corridors. The role emphasizes technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and cross-collaboration with project teams across BKF offices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation infrastructure, a CA PE license preferred, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery.
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written.

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.
• Attend project meetings with clients and external stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, notes and track action items.
• Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF's services to regional clients.

Skills

5+ years experience

Caltrans standards

Strong communication

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Project management tools

Job description

BKF Engineers seeks a Senior Project Engineer in California to lead transportation design efforts for publicly funded roadway and multimodal corridors. The role emphasizes technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and cross-collaboration with project teams across BKF offices.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in transportation infrastructure, a CA PE license preferred, and proficiency with AutoCAD/Civil 3D.