Civil Project Engineer - Land Development
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineer -
Construction
Civil Engineering
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 Project Engineer for our Sacramento, CA office. The ideal candidate will have a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in Land Development design and civil engineering. This role involves independently applying standard engineering principles to a variety of projects, from small-scale developments to major infrastructure efforts. Candidates should be confident performing geometric calculations and design tasks with minimal supervision.
This position also offers opportunities to professionally develop, mentor junior staff, and provide technical support throughout all project phases.
Responsibilities
- Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments
- Preparation of grading and drainage plans in compliance with local and regional standards
- Design of utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
- Preparation of technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents
- Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
- Site layout planning including parking, access, and circulation design
- Integration of sustainable design elements such as low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure
- Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes and permitting requirements
- Preparation of conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses
- Collaboration across departments and external stakeholders, including other consultants throughout the project lifecycle
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