Hybrid Senior Project Engineer

at BKF Engineers

• Job title: Senior Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $103,000 - $142,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Newport Beach, United States

About the role

• BKF is looking for a Senior Project Engineer in Land Development Civil Infrastructure. Lead project design and delivery for site development projects in Newport Beach.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage systems, underground utilities, and grade separations
• 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 or critical 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred, Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) will also be considered
• Minimum 4 years of experience in land development design and project delivery
• Strong background in site development, grading, drainage, underground utilities, and entitlement processes
• Experienced with local agency standards, permitting processes, and coordination with municipalities and utility owners
• Proficiency in technical design AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, especially in client-facing settings
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client sites

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.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.