Roadway Engineer
About The Position
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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 are seeking a motivated and experienced Roadway Engineer with 5 to 10 years of roadway design experience to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional who is eager to expand their technical expertise, take on increasingly complex challenges, and grow within a collaborative engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for local public agencies and jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of roadway design standards, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery from planning through final design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 5-10 years of professional experience in roadway design
- Experience delivering transportation projects for cities, counties, and other public agencies
- Strong working knowledge of industry standards, including AASHTO Green Book, Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and CA MUTCD
- Proficiency with roadway design and modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technically curious, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Experience supporting a range of transportation projects, such as roadway improvements & re, multimodal corridors, active transportation facilities, traffic calming, ADA accessibility upgrades, and utility coordination
Nice To Haves
- California Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required; however, candidates who are licensed or actively pursuing licensure are strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects
- Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects
- Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts
- Coordinate with internal disciplines including traffic engineering, drainage, utility coordination, environmental, right-of-way, and construction support teams
- Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and agency coordination efforts
- Assist with project schedule management, budget tracking, and quality control reviews
- Support proposal development, technical approaches, and scope preparation for transportation pursuits
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
- Stay current with evolving design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- profit sharing
- 401k
- Generous paid time off packages
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement
- Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
