Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

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 hiring a Senior Civil Engineer with a strong background in Land Development, Civil Infrastructure projects. This role spans across the Bay Area and involves leading multidisciplinary teams through complex site development projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate should hold a Professional Engineering license and demonstrate a background designing plan sets in AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Responsibilities include guiding project strategy, overseeing delivery, mentoring junior staff, and maintaining clear communication with internal teams and clients. Strong leadership and technical skills are essential.

• →Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading and drainage plans, and utility systems for water and sewer
• →Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution
• →Assist with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing
• →Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines
• →Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plan, profile, and cross sections
• →Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs
• →Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance
• →Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• →Support quality control efforts and contribute to the technical accuracy of deliverables
• →Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows
• →Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving
• →Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent (required)
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works
• Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D (required)
• Strong technical background in land development design
• Experience preparing grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages
• Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California (highly preferred)
• Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality control efforts
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination

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.