Civil Engineering Manager - Transportation

BKF Engineers is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Transportation team!

BKF Engineers is seeking an Engineering Manager, Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership within our transportation team. This role focuses on delivering complex roadway and multimodal projects, supporting project managers, and mentoring engineering staff. The ideal candidate has expertise in complete streets design, multimodal transportation, transit facilities, and agency coordination.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead technical design efforts for multimodal corridors, complete streets, bike and pedestrian facilities, and transit-oriented improvements. Alternatively, take a lead role in the design of transit centers, ferries, ports, and airport landside improvements
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet agency requirements
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, providing guidance on roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, UPRR, and local agency design standards
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate with environmental teams, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to navigate complex project requirements
• Travel to various project sites and offices as needed
  
  
  

Requirements

• 7 years of experience in transportation planning, utility infrastructure, drainage, and design of roadways, railways, trails, and/or similar projects
• B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of California highly preferred. Out-of-state PE will be considered
• Strong experience in complete streets, multimodal design, and roadway or transit infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)
  
  
  

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 $113,000 - $164,000 annually, 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
• Opportunity to participate in a 4x10 schedule (FRIDAYS OFF!)
• 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.