Senior Water Resources Engineer

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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.

BKF is seeking a mid-to-senior level design engineer, with 6+ years of experience, to support our San Francisco office. BKF is continuing to grow our Civil Engineering practice with design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green stormwater infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of the site development process and the ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities.

Additionally, candidates should have a good understanding of hydrology and water resource analysis, and a strong interest in improving these skills through their work on site development projects of various scales that include forward-thinking water management strategies. Experience working on multidisciplinary design teams (landscape architects/architects/urban designers/planners) is preferred. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.

• Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects
• Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support of permitting processes and regulatory approvals
• Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation in project delivery
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Collaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
• Assist with proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed

• 6+ years working on site development projects
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• EIT is required, California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills are essential within our close and client-focused environment.
• Strong initiative and technical problem-solving expertise

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.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $ - $, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 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 .

Our downtown San Francisco Water Resources office offers a culture of technical excellence and creativity in a flexible and fun work environment. We believe that each of us brings a toolbox of unique experiences and backgrounds that together can build stronger, dream bigger, and innovate faster. BKF recognizes the value of inclusive and equitable design in strengthening our diverse communities, especially as…