Regional Lead - Bridge & Structures

BKF Engineers • Newport Beach, CA

2d • $205,000 - $240,000 • 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. 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.
As part of our Bridge & Structures team, you will lead the development and delivery of bridge and structural engineering projects by building and maintaining strong client and partner relationships, pursuing and securing bridge- and structure-focused work, and overseeing project execution. These roles support opportunities throughout California and may be focused in Northern, Central, or Southern California, offering a flexible work environment with travel as needed for client engagement and coordination.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required, and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 16+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design and project management
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within large, multi-disciplinary capital project environments involving public and private organizations and multiple oversight agencies
• Experience developing construction/contract documents (PS&E), technical studies, reports, and supporting calculations
• Competency using bridge-specific finite element analysis, section analysis, design, post-processing, and related software
• Familiarity with bridge design safety code requirements, including AASHTO LRFD
• Familiarity with seismic design concepts

Responsibilities

• Develop project proposals, including scope, schedule, and budget; build project teams; lead project interviews; negotiate terms and conditions; and develop and maintain client and partner relationships
• Train engineers in the development of construction/contract documents (PS&E), technical studies and reports, and supporting calculations and documentation
• Perform construction site visits and provide construction support engineering services, including responding to contractor RFIs and reviewing shop submittals
• Lead bridge preventative maintenance-based projects, including inspections when applicable
• Coordinate with civil engineering discipline leads, engineers, surveyors, environmental planners, consultant partners, client agencies, and other stakeholders
• Manage and track time and key performance indicators across multiple deadlines and demands
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally in written and spoken form across multiple organizations, agencies, and disciplines, recognizing that communication reflects local competency, the broader business, and professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays 100% 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level