Project Engineer - Transportation
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BKF Engineers is seeking a Project Engineer with 2-7 years of experience in transportation and roadway design. This role focuses on the technical design of roadway and multimodal projects, including grading, drainage, vertical alignments, traffic control devices, stormwater management, and complete streets elements.
The ideal candidate will support all phases of project development, from conceptual planning and design to PS&E preparation and construction support, while collaborating with public agencies, consultants, and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform roadway geometric design, grading and drainage analysis, and vertical alignments for roadway and multimodal projects
Develop traffic control, pavement markings, and signing plans to enhance safety and operational efficiency
Prepare PS&E packages, including plan, profile, and cross-sections for roadway, trail, and grade separation projects
Analyze and integrate stormwater quality solutions, ensuring compliance with C.3 stormwater treatment and drainage standards
Coordinate with public agencies, including Caltrans, cities, counties, and transit agencies, to secure approvals and meet design requirements
Support the design of grade separations, port and airport landside improvements, and traffic calming projects
Assist in utility coordination efforts, ensuring utility relocations align with project requirements
Provide construction support, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field coordination
Attend project meetings and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to advance design development
Travel between BKF offices and project sites as needed
Requirements
B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
2-7 years of experience in transportation design, roadway improvements, and multimodal infrastructure
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with MicroStation V8i and OpenRoads is a plus
Experience with geometric design, vertical alignments, stormwater quality integration, and traffic control devices
Familiarity with Caltrans, AASHTO, MUTCD, and local agency design standards
EIT required, PE preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with agencies and consultants
Experience with construction support, bid-phase services, and field coordination is a plus
Valid California Driver's License required
Assist with special projects as needed
Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required.
Physical Demands: Must be able to regularly talk, hear and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse and occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 20 pounds with accommodations.
Work Conditions: Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds at a low or moderate level consistent with an office setting. Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
Benefits
The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $130,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
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
BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.
Workplace Awards:
We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award
Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!
"Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.
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- Location:
- Santa Clara, CA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Engineering