Senior Project Engineer
Description
We are hiring a Senior Project Engineer to work out of our Newport Beach Office!
BKF has immediate openings for senior-level civil engineers with strong technical abilities, experience in transportation project design and able to lead a team of engineers on small and large projects.
As a senior-level civil engineer, you will independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications for the transportation geometric design of roadways and highways. You may plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of technical work in portions of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. You will provide assistance to the Project Managers in preparing current status information for internal reporting and for keeping clients informed on progress. You will supervise or coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. You will participate in continued education courses and training workshops.
Responsibilities: As a senior-level civil engineer, you will independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making adaptations and modifications for the transportation geometric design of roadways and highways. You may plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of technical work in portions of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope. You will provide assistance to the Project Managers in preparing current status information for internal reporting and for keeping clients informed on progress. You will supervise or coordinate the work of drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. You will participate in continued education courses and training workshops.
- Geometric Approval Drawing preparation
- Plans, Estimate and Specification (PS&E) package preparation for Cities, Counties, and Caltrans
- Project design and development for grading/drainage
- Utility design including water, sewer, and drainage from master planning through construction
- Test of materials
- RFI and submittal review/response during construction
- Research investigations
- Assistance with proposal preparation
- Report preparation
- Prepare project specifications and cost estimates.
- And other activities requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed in the specific area of assignments
Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in site development, and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, and roadways.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required.
- Professional Engineering license in the State of California is highly preferred.
- AutoCAD and Civil 3D mastery is required.
- Transportation/roadway/public works experience.
- Caltrans experience (especially writing & participating in project study reports & project reports).
- Diversified experience within various stages/design elements of a project is a plus.
- Very strong communication skills.
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
- 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 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.
Pay:
- The typical base salary range for this position is $114,900 - $140,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.
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
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