Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

We are hiring Senior Project Engineers in multiple offices!

BKF has immediate openings for senior-level civil engineers with strong technical abilities, experience in transportation project design, and able to lead a team of engineers on small and large 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 for the transportation geometric design of roadways and highways. You may plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of technical work in portions of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. You will provide assistance to the Project Managers in preparing current status information for internal reporting and for keeping clients informed on progress. You will supervise or coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. You will participate in continued education courses and training workshops. 

• Geometric Approval Drawing preparation
• Plans, Estimate and Specification (PS&E) package preparation for Cities, Counties, and Caltrans
• Project design and development for grading/drainage
• Utility design including water, sewer, and drainage from master planning through construction
• Test of materials
• RFI and submittal review/response during construction  
• Research investigations
• Assistance with proposal preparation
• Report preparation
• Prepare project specifications and cost estimates.
• And other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments 

Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in site development, and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, and roadways.
• 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.
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D mastery is required.
• Transportation/roadway/public works experience
• Caltrans experience (especially writing & participating in project study reports & project reports)
• Diversified experience within various stages/design elements of a project is a plus
• Very strong communication skills

• 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
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses
• Aflac supplemental insurance option, Life insurance, Long-term disability
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, and 8 paid Holidays
• 3 days paid bereavement, 5 days paid jury duty, 5 days paid natural disaster
• Flexible schedules
• Mental health services, Wellness program, Fitness reimbursement, Gym discounts, Farm Fresh to You discounts
• Free office coffee, tea, fruit, bagels, and oatmeal
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
• $5,000 one-time bonus for attaining P.E. or PLS
• Company-sponsored sports teams and clubs
• Annual company picnic for employees and their families, casino-themed luncheon end of year celebration
• Employees also have access to BKF’s corporate condo in Lake Tahoe!
• Annualized salary range: $100,800 - $144,100

What makes BKF a great choice?

• The chance to work on iconic West Coast projects
• Inclusive and engaging company culture
• Competitive salary
• Professional development, training, and mentorship
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee wellness program
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Flexible work policy and hybrid work schedule
• Outstanding teams of supportive and hard-working professionals

Workplace Awards:

• "Top Work Place” 2014 - 2021 by the Bay Area News Group 
• ZweigWhite "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2014 - 2019
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years
• ENR 2017 California's Design Firm of the Year

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. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1915, the firm has 15 California offices and 1 Oregon office employing over 540 staff. Our project experience includes corporate headquarters, office buildings, healthcare facilities, sports facilities, hotels and resorts, justice, public buildings, multi-family housing, educational facilities, retail, industrial, parking, highways, roadways, bridges, and light/heavy rail transit projects.

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