Senior Project Engineer

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing 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.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Land Development Civil Infrastructure to support our Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating directly with clients.

• Lead technical design and delivery of land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage systems, underground utilities, and grade separations.
• 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 or critical 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 Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred;
  Engineer‑in‑Training (E.I.T.) will also be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in land development design and project delivery.
• Strong background in site development, grading, drainage, underground utilities, and entitlement processes.
• Experienced with local agency standards, permitting processes, and coordination with municipalities and utility owners.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, especially in client‑facing settings.
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client sites.

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.

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, profit sharing, and 401(k).
• 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 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.

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

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design

IT Services and IT Consulting