Transportation Senior Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers in San Jose is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our traffic and transportation design team. The role focuses on roadway, highway, intersection projects, and multi-modal planning for Public Works and Caltrans, with emphasis on traffic signal and safety analysis.

You will collaborate with staff and clients, manage design tasks, and contribute to TMPs and bid support. A CA PE license is preferred and EIT is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in traffic and transportation design.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited curriculum.
• PE license in California preferred; EIT required.
• AutoCAD-Civil 3D mastery.
• Experience with MicroStation, AutoTurn, AGi32 Lighting Analysts, and SignCAD.
• Caltrans experience with Traffic Design Standards, PID, PA&ED, and PS&Es.

Responsibilities

• Transportation/Traffic Design for roadway, highway, intersection projects, and multi-modal (ATP) projects for Public Works and Caltrans 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 & transportation design

Public Works / Caltrans experience

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET Accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD - Civil 3D

MicroStation V8i

AutoTurn

AGi32 Lighting Analysts

SignCAD

Job description

We are hiring a Senior Project Engineer to work out of our San Jose Office!

BKF has an immediate opening for a senior-level civil engineer with strong technical abilities and focus on traffic-related design experience supporting traffic and transportation for roadways, highways, intersections, rails, bike/pedestrian/complete streets, and transit. The ideal candidate will be familiar with public works and Caltrans projects.

Responsibilities:

• Transportation/Traffic Design for roadway, highway, intersection projects, and multi-modal (ATP) projects for Public Works and Caltrans 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

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in traffic and transportation design required
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Professional Engineering license in the State of California is highly preferred. EIT required
• AutoCAD -Civil 3D mastery required
• MicroStation V8i, Auto Turn, AGi32 Lighting Analysts, & SignCAD experience
• Transportation/roadway/public works experience
• Caltrans experience with Traffic Design Standards, PID, PA&ED, and PS&Es desired
• Diversified experience within various stages/design elements of a project is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, including staff, consultant, and client coordination.
• RFP/RFQ familiarity

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonus, profit sharing, and 401k match
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays
• Flexible schedules
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations

Pay:

• The typical base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $145,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.

Workplace Awards:

• We're proud to be named a 2024 - 2025 Great Place To Work certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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.