Senior Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

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 Senior Project Engineer with expertise in Land Development Civil Infrastructure to support our Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California licensed P.E. with years of experience who enjoys leading technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating directly with clients. You'll work closely with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver site development projects, including grading, drainage, underground utilities, and grade separations - helping to shape and build across the West Coast.ResponsibilitiesLead technical design and delivery of land development projects, including site layout, grading, drainage systems, underground utilities, and grade separationsOrganize project workflows, establish design criteria, and delegate tasks to junior staffMake decisions on specific project elements and consult with senior leadership on complex or critical issuesSupport QA/QC implementation and identify out-of-scope servicesMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teamsAssist in coordinating sub-consultant work and ensure cohesive project executionAttend project meetings and represent BKF as a secondary point-of-contactContribute to proposal development and cross-sell BKF's services to regional clientsManage assigned project elements within established budgets and timelinesRequirementsBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited programCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred, Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.) will also be consideredMinimum 4 years of experience in land development design and project deliveryStrong background in site development, grading, drainage, underground utilities, and entitlement processesExperienced with local agency standards, permitting processes, and coordination with municipalities and utility ownersProficiency in technical design AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management toolsExcellent communication and collaboration skills, both verbal and written, especially in client-facing settingsOccasional travel required between BKF offices and client sitesPhysical 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.BenefitsThe typical base salary range for this position is $103,000.00 - $142,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salaried position, paid bi-weekly.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.#LI-Hybrid

Created: 2026-04-02