Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

Senior Project 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're seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in civil transportation design to join our team based in San Jose. Hybrid or remote work from our Redwood City or Pleasanton offices may be an option for the right candidate. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with 5+ years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to impactful horizontal infrastructure projects.

You'll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver roadway, highway, and multimodal corridor projects - helping shape the future of transportation across the region. The position also offers opportunities for professional development and providing technical leadership throughout all phases of project delivery - from planning and design through construction support.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and delivery of transportation projects, including roadway rehabilitation, new alignments, retaining walls, curbs, traffic improvements, curb ramps & ADA compliance, 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
• Preparation of technical reports, feasibility studies, and environmental documentation to support transportation projects
• Develop and review grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans
• Develop and review construction specifications
• Prepare and review quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• 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 with clients and external stakeholders, prepare meeting minutes, notes and track action items
• Support project scheduling, permitting, and construction as needed
• Contribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF's services to regional clients
• Manage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelines