Hybrid Senior Project Engineer

at BKF Engineers

• Job title: Senior Project Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $108,000 - $149,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Redwood City, United States

About the role

• Senior Project Engineer supporting transportation infrastructure projects at BKF, a civil engineering firm. Leading technical delivery and contributing to impactful public infrastructure in California.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• California Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) certification; candidates with a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license will be prioritized
• Minimum 4 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

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $108,00.00 - $149,000.00, 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.