What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at BKF Engineers?
Ready to make an impact? BKF Engineers is hiring a Project Engineer with a knack for utility coordination and design! Be the go-to expert on exciting projects in Transportation; highways, transit, bike paths, and high-speed rail across the Bay Area. Lead the charge on utility coordination and designs, collaborate with vendors, and help shape the region's future of the Bay Area. Join BKF Engineers and unlock the future of unlimited opportunities!
- Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent.
- 5-10 years of experience in Utility Design & Coordination for Roadway, Highway, Intersection, and Multi-Modal (ATP) Projects, especially with Public Works and Caltrans.
- Proven ability to manage and review deliverables for compliance with project and contract standards.
- Strong organizational skills for documentation and coordination, including managing meeting minutes, schedules, and correspondence.
- Experience communicating with construction crews and providing on-site oversight.
- Skilled in bid and construction support tasks, including RFIs, shop drawings, and CCO management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attentive listening.
- Proactive and comfortable seeking out necessary information independently.
- Effective at building relationships with vendors, consultants, and clients; proficient in leading meetings, preparing technical reports and memos, and writing technical specifications.
- Experienced in supporting RFP/RFQ processes and leading project interviews.
- Familiarity with survey and construction staking for utility relocations.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with Civil 3D Modeling, AutoTurn, and MicroStation V8i is a plus.
- Valid California Driver’s License required; PE license in California preferred, with EIT as a minimum.
- The typical base salary range for this position is $98,000 - $145,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried 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
- 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 8 paid Holidays to start
- Flexible schedules and hybrid work models
- 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:
- "Top Work Place” 2014 - 2021 by the Bay Area News Group
- ZweigWhite "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2014 - 2019
- "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years
- ENR 2017 California's Design Firm of the Year
BKF 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.
Salary : $98,000 - $145,000
