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Senior Project Engineer - Transportation Civil Engineer

BKF Engineers, San Jose, CA, United States


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Base pay range
$108,000.00/yr - $162,000.00/yr

At BKF Engineers, we deliver innovative engineering solutions across the Western States. Our vision is to unify transportation services across the firm, enhancing our ability to deliver impactful transportation projects that make our communities safer and more accessible for all.

Essential Duties And Accountabilities

Lead project teams in designing and implementing roadway and highway projects, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client requirements

Develop effective staged construction strategies, including temporary traffic control and traffic handling plans that prioritize safety and efficiency

Collaborate with project managers to align construction staging with overall project goals and schedules

Provide technical expertise on safety standards and Caltrans temporary traffic control guidelines

Mentor and support design and project engineers in their professional development and project contributions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.

California Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Minimum of 6 years of experience in roadway and highway design, with a focus on staged construction for transportation projects

Strong understanding of temporary traffic control measures and Caltrans guidelines

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Proven ability to support complex projects and work in a team

Assist with special projects as needed

Travel between BKF offices and other off‑site locations may be required.

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.

Benefits

The typical base salary range for this position is 103,000 - $140,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.

Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k

BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents

Generous vacation and sick time packages

8 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 click here.

Workplace Awards

We're proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!

BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group's 2023 Trifecta Award

Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023

Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place" for 7 years in a row!

"Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management

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