BKF
Civil Engineering
RoadwayEngineer
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“Roadway Engineer at BKF. Skills: roadway design, AutoCAD Civil 3D, project delivery, client meetings, mentoring junior staff. Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects. Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts. Coordinate with internal disciplines ”
What You'll Achieve.
Grow your career with intention. Take on increasingly complex challenges.
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; multidisciplinary coordination; project delivery; system design
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. 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.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. 5-10 years of professional experience in roadway design. Experience delivering transportation projects for cities, counties, and other public agencies. Working knowledge of industry standards, including AASHTO Green Book, Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and CA MUTCD. Proficiency with roadway design and modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment. Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technically curious, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
Nice to Have
California Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required, however, candidates who are licensed or actively pursuing licensure are strongly preferred. Experience supporting a range of transportation projects, such as roadway improvements & re, multimodal corridors, active transportation facilities, traffic calming, ADA accessibility upgrades, and utility coordination.
What You'll Do.
Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects.
Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts.
Coordinate with internal disciplines including traffic engineering, drainage, utility coordination, environmental, right-of-way, and construction support teams.
Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and agency coordination efforts.
Assist with project schedule management, budget tracking, and quality control reviews.
Support proposal development, technical approaches, and scope preparation for transportation pursuits.
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Stay current with evolving design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Contribute to a collaborative team environment. Meaningful collaboration across offices.
Communication Scope
communication skills; client meetings; technical workshops; agency coordination efforts
Process & Methodology
project schedule management, budget tracking, quality control reviews
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. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Roadway Engineer with 5 to 10 years of roadway design experience to join our growing transportation team. This role is ideal for a self-driven professional who is eager to expand their technical expertise, take on increasingly complex challenges, and grow within a collaborative engineering environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience delivering transportation projects for local public agencies and jurisdictions, with a strong understanding of roadway design standards, multidisciplinary coordination, and project delivery from planning through final design. **Responsibilities** * Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects * Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects * Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts * Coordinate with internal disciplines including traffic engineering, drainage, utility coordination, environmental, right-of-way, and construction support teams * Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and agency coordination efforts * Assist with project schedule management, budget tracking, and quality control reviews * Support
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