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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 Project Engineer with experience in civil traffic/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. The ideal candidate will bring a few years of experience and a strong technical foundation in transportation design and civil engineering.

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

• Design and coordination of transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps
• Design and coordination of traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements
• Preparation of geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards
• Development of grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors
• Design of transportation-related utility systems and coordination with public agencies and utility providers
• Development of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
• Integration of multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance
• Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes
• Preparation of conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing/striping, traffic control, transit facilities, etc.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience wth SignCAD, AGI 32, or Synchro/Simtraffic is highly desirable
• EIT certification is highly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
• Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site

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 $99,000.00 - $135,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 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.

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.

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