Senior Transportation Project Engineer – Traffic Design

BKF Engineers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-year bonus

401(k) match

Health premiums paid

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

BKF Engineers in San Jose is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead traffic and transportation design for roadways, intersections, and multi-modal projects. The role emphasizes Caltrans/public works experience and independent technical evaluation.

You will supervise drafters and coordinate with PMs, clients, and staff, delivering design solutions, traffic analyses, and construction support while advancing project milestones in a collaborative office setting.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in traffic and transportation design.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineering license in CA is highly preferred; EIT required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D mastery required.
• Experience with MicroStation V8i, AutoTurn, AGi32 Lighting Analysts, and SignCAD.
• Caltrans/Public Works project experience.
• Strong communication and staff/client coordination.
• RFP/RFQ familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Transportation/Traffic Design for roadways, highways, intersections, and multi-modal projects.
• Traffic signal, lighting/electrical, signing, striping, and stage construction/traffic handling.
• Accident and safety analysis.
• Transportation Management Plans (TMP).
• Bid and construction support, including RFIs and shop drawings.

Skills

Traffic design

Public works experience

Caltrans experience

Team coordination

Project supervision

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation V8i

AutoTurn

AGi32 Lighting Analysts

SignCAD

Job description

BKF Engineers in San Jose is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead traffic and transportation design for roadways, intersections, and multi-modal projects. The role emphasizes Caltrans/public works experience and independent technical evaluation.

You will supervise drafters and coordinate with PMs, clients, and staff, delivering design solutions, traffic analyses, and construction support while advancing project milestones in a collaborative office setting.