Project Engineer - Transportation

BKF Engineers•Richmond, CA

2d•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. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years. At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row. We're seeking a Project Engineer to join our Government Solutions team serving public agency clients throughout the Bay Area. Based in the Richmond area, this role will support the delivery of transportation and capital improvement projects (CIP), including roadway, complete streets, multimodal, and municipal infrastructure improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering design and experience working on public infrastructure projects. In this role, you'll collaborate with project managers, agency staff, and multidisciplinary teams to support all phases of project delivery, from planning and design through bidding and construction support. Candidates should be comfortable applying standard engineering principles, preparing technical plans and specifications, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project tasks with increasing levels of independence. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with public agency clients, contribute to projects that improve local communities, and continue developing technical, project management, and leadership skills within a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing/striping, traffic control, transit facilities, etc.
B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
Must be proficient 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
Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Design and coordination of transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps
Design and coordination of traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements
Preparation of geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards
Development of grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors
Design of transportation-related utility systems and coordination with public agencies and utility providers
Development of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
Integration of multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance
Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes
Preparation of conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements