Senior Project Engineer

Be among the first 25 applicants for this senior project engineer position with BKF Engineers.

This multi-service infrastructure consulting firm provides civil engineering 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.

$ – $ per year.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• California Engineer‑in‑Training (E.I.T.) certification;
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) license candidates will be prioritized.
• Minimum four 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 sites.

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.

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

• Salary range: $ – $ annually, paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end‑of‑year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• BKF pays 100 % of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50 % for dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• Comprehensive benefits and perks. To learn more .

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, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.