Senior Project Engineer - Roadway Engineer

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 are seeking a motivated and experienced Roadway Engineer with 5 to 10 years of roadway design experience to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional who is eager to expand their technical expertise, take on increasingly complex challenges, and grow within a collaborative engineering environment.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for local public agencies and jurisdictions , with a strong understanding of roadway design standards, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery from planning through final design.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects
• Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects
• Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts
• Coordinate with internal disciplines including traffic engineering, drainage, utility coordination, environmental, right-of-way, and construction support teams
• Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and agency coordination efforts
• Assist with project schedule management, budget tracking, and quality control reviews
• Support proposal development, technical approaches, and scope preparation for transportation pursuits
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Stay current with evolving design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices

Project Experience
This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transportation projects, including:

• Pavement rehabilitation and complete street improvements
• Road diets and corridor reconfigurations
• Roadway widening and intersection improvements
• Active transportation projects including bicycle and pedestrian facilities
• Traffic calming and safety enhancement projects
• ADA accessibility improvements
• Multimodal corridor improvements
• Utility coordination and infrastructure integration projects

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• 5 to 10 years of professional experience in roadway design

• Experience delivering projects for cities, counties, and other local public agencies

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • AASHTO Green Book
  • Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM)
  • California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD)

• Proficiency with roadway design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D

• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‑paced consulting environment

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required, Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred

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…