Senior Project Engineer - Water Resources, Stormwater

BKF Engineers • Newport Beach, CA

1d • $115,000 - $149,000 • 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 are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Stormwater, Water Resources, and Civil Infrastructure to support and deliver water infrastructure projects across California. The ideal candidate has 6 or more years of experience in Stormwater water infrastructure, and the ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities. A California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred (EIT required)
• 6+ years of experience in water resources and civil infrastructure engineering, with an emphasis on stormwater and/or wastewater projects
• Strong technical background in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure design, including pipelines, pump stations, pipe rehabilitation, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling
• Experience supporting or leading planning studies, master plans, and infrastructure projects from concept through design and construction support
• Familiarity with California permitting processes, agency coordination, and technical documentation
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively coordinate with clients and project teams
• Interest in continued technical growth and increased project leadership responsibility

Nice To Haves

• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including stormwater and wastewater systems such as pipelines, pump stations, tanks, rehabilitation projects, planning studies, and hydrology/hydraulic analyses
• Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support of permitting processes and regulatory approvals
• Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation in project delivery
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers Collaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Assist with proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages
• 9 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