Civil Engineer - Traffic/Transportation

BKF•San Jose, CA

1d•$99,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. The firm serves transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients and has operated for over 110 years. BKF emphasizes professional autonomy, innovation, and collaboration across offices. The Civil Engineer will support roadway, highway, and multimodal infrastructure projects in the Bay Area, contributing to project delivery from planning and design through construction support alongside project managers and multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in San Jose, with hybrid or remote opportunities from the Redwood City or Pleasanton offices for the right candidate. Occasional travel to BKF offices and client sites may be required. The typical annualized base salary range is $99,000 to $135,000, depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. The position is salaried and paid biweekly.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, focused on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing/striping, traffic control, transit facilities, or related work.
B.S. 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.
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.

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, including complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance.
Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes.
Prepare conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements.
Support project delivery from planning and design through construction support.