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BKF Engineers · 1 day ago

Senior Project Engineer - Civil Transportation Engineer

BKF Engineers is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services. They are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in transportation and civil infrastructure to support their growing Bay Area offices, focusing on leading technical delivery and mentoring junior staff.

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Responsibilities

Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, wildlife crossings, highways, roundabouts, and corridors
Organize project workflows, establish design criteria, and delegate tasks to junior staff
Make decisions on specific project elements and consult with senior leadership on complex issues
Support QA/QC implementation and identify out-of-scope services
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams
Assist in coordinating sub-consultant work and ensure cohesive project execution
Attend project meetings and represent BKF as a secondary point-of-contact
Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF's services to regional clients
Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines

Qualification

California PE licenseTransportation infrastructure designRoadwayHighway designAutoCAD/Civil 3DGeometric designCaltrans standardsCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
California Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification; candidates with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license will be prioritized
Minimum 4 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
Strong background in roadway and highway design, including staged construction and controls
Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination
Proficiency in geometric design and AutoCAD/Civil 3D and project management tools
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

Benefits

Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k
BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents
Generous vacation and sick time packages
8 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks.

Company

BKF Engineers

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BKF Engineers provides engineering, surveying, and land planning services for architects, commercial and residential developers, colleges and universities, cities and counties, governmental agencies, hotels, health care facilities, and large corporations.

H1B Sponsorship

BKF Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (2)
2023 (1)
2022 (2)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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David LaVelle
CEO Emeritus
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Greg Hurd, PE, PLS
President & Chief Executive Officer
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