BKF Engineers
Overview
Transportation Civil Engineer, Technical Manager with expertise to lead complex transportation projects and drive strategic goals related to public infrastructure. This role focuses on in-depth knowledge of Caltrans standards, design manuals, and local procedures, with emphasis on roadway projects, grade separations, signalized intersections, roundabouts, and related transportation infrastructure. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, with limited or no direct business development responsibilities. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Execution: Serve as the technical lead on transportation projects, ensuring designs align with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual and other relevant standards; oversee and review PS&E for compliance with Caltrans specifications, special provisions, and project requirements Coordination & Permitting: Manage procurement and encroachment permitting processes for grade separations, roadway improvements, and specialized infrastructure in alignment with public agency procedures Quality Assurance & Compliance: Verify engineering deliverables meet technical standards and project objectives; conduct regular design reviews and quality checks; stay up-to-date on Caltrans updates, local agency manuals, and best practices Construction & Traffic Management: Manage construction staging and traffic handling strategies with design teams to minimize public disruption while meeting safety and schedule goals Team Coordination & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions Innovation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Advocate for innovative design approaches (e.g., roundabouts, adaptive traffic signals, green infrastructure) as appropriate; coordinate with Caltrans, city/county authorities, and local municipalities; participate in project meetings and provide expert input Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project documentation per internal standards and public agency requirements; track milestones and communicate key decisions to stakeholders; support limited public outreach when needed Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field California Professional Engineer (PE) license required Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex transportation projects with a proven track record of technical excellence and client satisfaction Extensive knowledge of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, specifications, provisions, and local agency procedures Proven experience delivering complex transportation projects (highways, interchanges, signals, roundabouts, grade separations) Proficiency in construction staging, traffic handling plans, and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) Strong leadership skills to manage teams, drive business growth, and maintain client relationships Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to simplify complex issues for clients and stakeholders Proficiency in project management software and adaptability to new tools Willingness to assist with special projects as needed; travel between BKF offices and client sites may be required Valid California Driver’s License Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer; may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds with accommodations. Exposure to office environment with potential for high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented work; travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required. Benefits
Base salary range: $150,000 - $187,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location; salary position paid biweekly Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k BKF pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums and 50% for dependents Generous vacation and sick time; 8 paid holidays Flexible schedules; education reimbursement; paid professional association dues Equal Opportunity & Notices
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management Industries
Civil Engineering and Transportation
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Transportation Civil Engineer, Technical Manager with expertise to lead complex transportation projects and drive strategic goals related to public infrastructure. This role focuses on in-depth knowledge of Caltrans standards, design manuals, and local procedures, with emphasis on roadway projects, grade separations, signalized intersections, roundabouts, and related transportation infrastructure. The selected candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor engineering staff, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, with limited or no direct business development responsibilities. Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Project Execution: Serve as the technical lead on transportation projects, ensuring designs align with the Caltrans Highway Design Manual and other relevant standards; oversee and review PS&E for compliance with Caltrans specifications, special provisions, and project requirements Coordination & Permitting: Manage procurement and encroachment permitting processes for grade separations, roadway improvements, and specialized infrastructure in alignment with public agency procedures Quality Assurance & Compliance: Verify engineering deliverables meet technical standards and project objectives; conduct regular design reviews and quality checks; stay up-to-date on Caltrans updates, local agency manuals, and best practices Construction & Traffic Management: Manage construction staging and traffic handling strategies with design teams to minimize public disruption while meeting safety and schedule goals Team Coordination & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level staff; collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions Innovation & Stakeholder Collaboration: Advocate for innovative design approaches (e.g., roundabouts, adaptive traffic signals, green infrastructure) as appropriate; coordinate with Caltrans, city/county authorities, and local municipalities; participate in project meetings and provide expert input Reporting & Documentation: Maintain project documentation per internal standards and public agency requirements; track milestones and communicate key decisions to stakeholders; support limited public outreach when needed Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field California Professional Engineer (PE) license required Minimum of 10 years of experience managing complex transportation projects with a proven track record of technical excellence and client satisfaction Extensive knowledge of the Caltrans Highway Design Manual, specifications, provisions, and local agency procedures Proven experience delivering complex transportation projects (highways, interchanges, signals, roundabouts, grade separations) Proficiency in construction staging, traffic handling plans, and civil design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation) Strong leadership skills to manage teams, drive business growth, and maintain client relationships Excellent communication and negotiation skills; ability to simplify complex issues for clients and stakeholders Proficiency in project management software and adaptability to new tools Willingness to assist with special projects as needed; travel between BKF offices and client sites may be required Valid California Driver’s License Physical Demands & Work Environment
Must be able to regularly talk, hear, and operate a computer; may occasionally lift up to 20 pounds with accommodations. Exposure to office environment with potential for high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented work; travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required. Benefits
Base salary range: $150,000 - $187,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, education, and location; salary position paid biweekly Competitive salaries, end-of-year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k BKF pays 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums and 50% for dependents Generous vacation and sick time; 8 paid holidays Flexible schedules; education reimbursement; paid professional association dues Equal Opportunity & Notices
BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants 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 signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Project Management Industries
Civil Engineering and Transportation
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