Senior Project Engineer - Water Resources, Stormwater
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Water Management, Civil Engineering
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 are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Stormwater, Water Resources, and Civil Infrastructure to support and deliver water infrastructure projects across California. The ideal candidate has 6 or more years of experience in Stormwater water infrastructure, and the ability to lead design efforts and support project management activities. A California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred. This role collaborates closely with Project Managers and multidisciplinary BKF teams to deliver high-quality water infrastructure solutions while mentoring junior staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including stormwater and wastewater systems such as pipelines, pump stations, tanks, rehabilitation projects, planning studies, and hydrology/hydraulic analyses
- 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
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