Transportation Senior Project Engineer

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

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 a 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.

As a senior‑level civil engineer, you will independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications. You will assist the Project Managers in preparing current status information for internal reporting and keeping clients informed on progress. You will supervise or coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

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.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET‑accredited curriculum or equivalent.
• 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 401(k) 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.
• Competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

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.