BKF is seeking an Engineering Manager with expertise in Transportation and Civil Infrastructure to provide technical leadership for their Newport Beach office, aiming to guide complex design efforts and support project delivery for multimodal transportation initiatives.
Requirements
- California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred; out-of-state PE will be considered
- Minimum 6 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
- Strong technical background in complete streets, multimodal design, and transit-oriented infrastructure
- Familiarity with Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, UPRR, and local agency standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools
- Proven ability to mentor engineering staff, lead technical teams, and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design efforts for transportation projects including complete streets, multimodal corridors, bike/pedestrian facilities, transit centers, wildlife crossings, retaining walls, and highway improvements
- Plan and organize project delivery, delegate tasks, and make final decisions as the professional in responsible charge
- Ensure compliance with Caltrans, federal, and local agency design standards
- Perform quality control reviews and support QA/QC implementation across projects
- Mentor engineering staff in roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration
- Coordinate with stakeholders, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to meet complex project requirements
- Assist with proposal development, including scopes of work, schedules, and fee estimates
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to travel between BKF offices and project sites as needed
- 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.
- Exposure to high-stress, fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
