BKF is seeking an Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Transportation and Civil Infrastructure to provide technical leadership across their Bay Area offices. This role is ideal for a California-licensed PE with 6+ years of experience who thrives in mentoring teams, guiding complex design efforts, and supporting project delivery across 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.
