Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

Senior Civil Engineer – Sacramento, CA

BKF Engineers is a multi‑service infrastructure consulting firm offering civil engineering and surveying across California and the Pacific Northwest. With over 110 years of experience, we support transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients.

We’re hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with a deep foundation in land development civil infrastructure and a Professional Engineering license. This role, based in Sacramento, will lead multidisciplinary site‑development projects from concept to completion, guiding strategy, overseeing delivery, and mentoring junior staff.

$103,000 – $142,000 per year

• Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading, drainage, and utility systems for water and sewer.
• Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution.
• Assist with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines.
• Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plans, profiles, and cross‑sections.
• Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs.
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• Support quality control efforts and contribute to the technical accuracy of deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows.
• Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem‑solving.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related, ABET‑accredited field (required).
• Minimum 6 + years of site‑development experience, including residential/commercial subdivisions, utility systems, and public‑works roadways.
• Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required).
• Strong technical background in land‑development design.
• Experience preparing grading, drainage, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages.
• Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in California (highly preferred).
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality‑control efforts.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and team coordination.

Must regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and occasionally lift, pull/push, and carry up to 20 lb with accommodations.

Exposure to intermittent sounds typical of an office setting; high‑stress, fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.

• Competitive base salary, end‑of‑year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• BKF pays 100 % of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage, 50 % for dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement and paid annual dues for professional society memberships.
• Other competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

Mid‑Senior

Full‑time

Project Management

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.

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