Senior Project Engineer - Civil Transportation

BKF Engineers • Davis, CA

4h • $103,000 - $142,000 • 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.
We’re seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in transportation, civil infrastructure to support our well rooted Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with 5+ years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to impactful horizontal infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver roadway, highway, and multimodal corridor projects - helping shape the future of transportation across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• California Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) or with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenses will be prioritized
• Minimum 5 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
• Strong background in roadway and highway design, including staged construction and controls
• Familiarity with Caltrans standards, permitting processes, and public agency coordination
• Proficiency in geometric design and AutoCAD/Civil 3D and project management tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, wildlife crossings, highways, roundabouts, and corridors
• Organize project workflows, establish design criteria, and delegate tasks to junior staff
• Make decisions on specific project elements and consult with senior leadership on complex issues
• Support QA/QC implementation and identify out-of-scope services
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams
• Assist in coordinating sub-consultant work and ensure cohesive project execution
• Attend project meetings and represent BKF as a secondary point-of-contact
• Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF’s services to regional clients
• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines

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: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees