Transportation Design Engineer - Civil (AutoCAD Civil 3D)

BKF Engineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Bonuses

401k

PTO

Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers, a legacy civil engineering and surveying firm, is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer for Bay Area offices. You will contribute from concept through construction documentation on a multidisciplinary team, focused on roadway, highway, and public infrastructure projects.

You will apply standard engineering techniques, gain hands-on experience, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a California E.I.T.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of site development and design experience (residential/commercial subdivisions, utilities, roads).
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Familiarity with civil design principles and documentation.
• EIT/FE certification preferred; AutoCAD Civil 3D experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform geometric calculations: cross-sections, profiles, alignments for transportation design.
• Conduct hydraulics calculations to support drainage and utilities design.
• Prepare grading calculations and grading plans using CAD tools.
• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to develop and refine design documents.
• Gather data from public agencies to support permitting and design decisions.
• Collaborate with project engineers/managers to ensure design accuracy and alignment with goals.
• Review plans and calculations for completeness and standards compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT/FE certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

BKF Engineers, a legacy civil engineering and surveying firm, is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer for Bay Area offices. You will contribute from concept through construction documentation on a multidisciplinary team, focused on roadway, highway, and public infrastructure projects.

You will apply standard engineering techniques, gain hands-on experience, and work in a collaborative, supportive environment. Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and a California E.I.T.