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Project Engineer

Bkf Engineers
Oakland, California
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Role Overview

# Project Engineer Summary You'll work on transportation infrastructure projects across California and the Pacific Northwest, creating design plans and technical documentation from initial concepts through construction. Daily tasks include preparing technical reports, developing design elements for roadways, drainage systems, and pavement, calculating quantities, and conducting field investigations. You'll apply civil engineering standards (Caltrans/local agency requirements) while producing construction details, specifications, and cost estimates. This role demands strong technical skills in roadway design, traffic engineering, and highway documentation, paired with problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. You'll need 2+ years of transportation design experience and a civil engineering degree. BKF offers a compelling opportunity: a 110-year-old firm with genuine commitment to professional growth, innovation, and work-life balance—recognized twice as a Great Place to Work. You'll gain meaningful autonomy while collaborating across multiple California and Oregon offices on diverse, impactful projects.

Tools & Software

AutoCAD, MicroStation

Full Job Description

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. Responsibilities Civil engineering duties - prepare technical reports, letters, and memos for development of transportation projects. Produce design elements for profile grades, geometrics, drainage, pavement, retaining walls and other components related to transportation projects in accordance with Caltrans or local agency standards. Apply and develop basic knowledge to include a variety of project elements including construction details and administration, staging, utility plans, and other components of plans, specification, and estimates (PS&E). Calculate quantities and prepare engineering estimates. Perform preliminary field investigations and other research Prepare alternative design options and document findings. Requirements Qualifications: this position requires a bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in civil engineering, or closely related field, plus 2 years of work experience as assistant engineer for transportation design or closely related occupation. Special Requirements: EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. Documented experience preparing documentation for highway design from planning documents and memos to final design plans, specifications and estimates for construction. 2. Roadway engineering, signing and striping layouts and traffic signal design and analysis. 3. Roadway design and CAD drafting using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation and/or Open Roads Designer. 4. Application of Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), AASHTO Green Book and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) to roadway and traffic design. 5. Understanding federal and local government rules and standards for highway design in California. 6. Ability to explain technical terms to non-engineers at public meetings and client meetings. Must possess expertise/ knowledge sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered. Expertise/ knowledge may be gained through employment experience or education. Such expertise/ knowledge cannot be "quantified" by "time." **may work remotely anywhere in California** Salary: $92,934 - $123,970 per year BKF Engineers Inc. is an equal opportunity employer How to apply: Qualified applicants please send resume to: bkfengineers@jobs.workablemail.com. Reference code: YF-26

Bkf Engineers

FIRM TYPE
Engineering
COMPANY SIZE
LOCATION
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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About the Company

# About This Firm This Minneapolis-based engineering firm provides comprehensive general practice services across multiple disciplines. Known for delivering practical solutions to complex infrastructure and development challenges, the firm serves clients throughout the Upper Midwest region. Engineers seeking meaningful project work will find diverse opportunities spanning structural, civil, and mechanical disciplines. The firm's general practice approach offers professionals exposure to varied project types and industries, from commercial development to industrial applications. Working here appeals to those valuing regional stability and community-focused engineering. The collaborative environment supports professional growth while maintaining strong relationships with local clients and stakeholders. This is an ideal destination for engineers seeking sustainable career development in the Twin Cities market.

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