Water Resources Engineer III / Sr. Project Engineer
About the role
BKF is seeking a mid-to-senior level design engineer, with 6+ years of experience, to support our San Francisco office. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects
- Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
- Coverage with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support of permitting processes and regulatory approvals
- Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation in project delivery
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
- Collaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
- Assist with proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed
Requirements
- 6+ years working on site development projects
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- EIT is required, California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills are essential within our close and client-focused environment
- Strong initiative and technical problem-solving expertise
Skills
- Strong technical understanding of the site development process
- The ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities
- A good understanding of hydrology and water resource analysis
- A strong interest in improving these skills through work on site development projects of various scales that include forward-thinking water management strategies
- Experience working on multidisciplinary design teams (landscape architects/architects/urban designers/planners)
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $127,015 - $155,241, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly. Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k. Generous paid time off packages, 9 Paid Holidays, Flexible schedules. Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations. BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.