Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, curb ramps & ADA compliance, 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
• Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental documentation to support transportation projects
• Develop and review grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans
• Develop and review construction specifications
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• 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 with clients and external stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, notes and track action items
• Support project scheduling, permitting, and construction as needed
• Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF's services to regional clients
• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• EIT certification required, PE licensure preferred
• Strong background in roadway design, including staged construction and controls
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination
• Proficiency in 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

Physical Demands

• Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse
• 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

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $108,000 - $150,000, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location.
• This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k
• BKF pays multiple 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