Water Resources Engineer III / Sr. Project Engineer

Internetwork Expert; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 127,015 - 155,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Profit sharing

401k

Generous paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Paid annual dues for professional organizations

Job summary

A multi-service infrastructure consulting firm in San Francisco is seeking a mid-to-senior level design engineer. This position requires 6+ years of experience in site development, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and strong technical problem-solving skills. The engineer will lead water infrastructure projects, support project management, and mentor junior staff. The firm offers a unique work culture and benefits including competitive salary ranges between $127,015 - $155,241 annually, along with flexible schedules and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 6+ years working on site development projects.
• EIT is required, California P.E. license preferred.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver water infrastructure projects.
• Support project management activities.
• Prepare and review engineering calculations and plans.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders.
• Apply BKF standards for quality and consistency.
• Mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Hydrology knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.

BKF is seeking a mid-to-senior level design engineer, with 6+ years of experience, to support our San Francisco office. BKF is continuing to grow our Water Resilience practice with planning and design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green stormwater infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of the site development process and the and the ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities.

Additionally, candidates should have a good understanding of hydrology and water resource analysis, and a strong interest in improving these skills through their work on site development projects of various scales that include forward-thinking water management strategies. Experience working on multidisciplinary design teams (landscape architects/architects/urban designers/planners) is preferred. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects
• Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
• Prepare and reviewengineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support ofpermitting processes and regulatory approvals
• Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovationin project delivery
• Mentor andprovidetechnical guidance tojunior engineers and designersCollaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Assistwith proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed

Qualifications

• 6+ years working on site development projects
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• EIT is required, California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential within our close and client-focused environment.
• Strong initiative and technical problem-solving expertise

Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.

Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $127,015 - $155,241, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

Our downtown San Francisco Water Resources office offers a culture of technical excellence and creativity in a flexible and fun work environment. We believe that each of us brings a toolbox of unique experiences and backgrounds that together can build stronger, dream bigger, and innovate faster. BKF recognizes the value of inclusive and equitable design in strengthening our diverse communities, especially as it pertains to water as a vital resource for global survival. We firmly believe that policies and designs that eliminate inequity for our most vulnerable communities are crucial to creating better opportunities and outcomes for all.

Team members at BKF have been at the forefront of innovation in the design and planning of award-winning built projects, high-profile campuses, climate adaptation studies, and large capital infrastructure projects that rethink our society’s relationship with water, sustainability, and equitable design. We have developed extraordinary cutting‑edge technical tools to implement green stormwater infrastructure, non‑potable water reuse systems, and resilient water resource planning at all scales. We also have a long history of being a trusted resource for multiple large public water utilities across the nation and as a result, our staff are helping to solve some of the most interesting and complex water and design challenges in the country.

BKF 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.