Senior Project Engineer - Transportation

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 publicly funded 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 support 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