Civil Engineer - Traffic/Transportation

BKF Engineers•San Jose, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is seeking a Project Engineer with civil traffic and transportation design experience to support roadway, highway, and multimodal infrastructure projects. The role contributes to all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through construction support, working alongside project managers and multidisciplinary teams. The position is based in San Jose, with hybrid or remote opportunities from the Redwood City or Pleasanton offices for the right candidate. The work includes transportation and traffic engineering design and coordination, preparation of plans and profiles, grading and drainage design, utility coordination, cost estimating, and development of conceptual studies and alternatives analyses. Designs must comply with applicable federal, state, city, county, local, and regional standards. The role also incorporates multimodal and sustainable design elements, including complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance. BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. It serves transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients, and emphasizes professional autonomy, innovation, and collaboration across offices.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in traffic or transportation engineering, focused on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing and striping, traffic control, or transit facilities.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, with accommodations where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SignCAD, AGI 32, or Synchro/Simtraffic is highly desirable.
EIT certification is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design and coordinate transportation infrastructure projects, including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps.
Design and coordinate traffic engineering projects, including signal design, pavement marking and striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements.
Prepare geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards.
Develop grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors.
Design transportation-related utility systems and coordinate with public agencies and utility providers.
Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates.
Integrate multimodal and sustainable design elements, such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance.
Apply federal, state, city, and county codes.
Prepare conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements.
Contribute to project delivery from planning and design through construction support.
Travel occasionally between BKF offices and client sites.