BKF Engineers is a California-based civil engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure, surveying, and land planning services. Its multidisciplinary teams work with architects, developers, public agencies, and educational institutions on projects spanning corporate campuses, healthcare facilities, transportation systems, and residential communities. With more than five centuries of combined?
Civil Engineer, Traffic and Transportation — BKF Engineers
Design roadway, traffic, and multimodal infrastructure across the Bay Area with BKF Engineers, a California infrastructure consulting firm. Contribute to projects from early planning and design through construction support.
United States
California$99,000 – $135,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredCivil EngineerDescription
- Design roadway and transportation infrastructure, from corridors and roundabouts to transit facilities and ADA curb ramps.
- Develop traffic engineering plans for signals, signs, pavement markings, and multimodal corridors.
- Prepare geometric design plans and profiles that meet Caltrans and local and regional standards.
- Create grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors.
- Design transportation utility systems and coordinate with public agencies and utility providers.
- Prepare quantity takeoffs and project cost estimates.
- Incorporate complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance into multimodal designs.
- Apply applicable federal, state, city, and county codes.
- Develop conceptual studies and compare alternatives for roadway and multimodal improvements.
- Support project delivery from planning and design through construction.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of traffic or transportation engineering experience, focused on roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signals, signs and striping, traffic control, or transit facilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Experience with SignCAD, AGI 32, or Synchro/SimTraffic is highly desirable.
- EIT certification is strongly preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders.
- Occasional travel between BKF offices and client sites is required.
- Ability to regularly speak, hear, and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse; occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 pounds, with accommodations.
- Work may involve low or moderate office noise, either continuously or intermittently.
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment with deadlines.
- Travel to other BKF locations and client sites may be required.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) plan
- Generous paid time off
- Nine paid holidays
- Flexible schedules
- Education reimbursement
- Annual dues paid for professional and societal organizations
- Competitive, award-winning benefits and perks