Civil Engineer - Land Development

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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 are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with a strong background in Land Development to lead project delivery, provide technical leadership, and support team development. In this role, you will manage projects of varying size and complexity, collaborate closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. You will play a critical role in solving complex engineering challenges, driving project success, and contributing to the growth of our Land Development practice.

• →Lead the design and delivery of land development projects including residential, commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and public infrastructure developments.
• →Prepare and oversee grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, and roadway improvement plans.
• →Develop technical reports, studies, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.
• →Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• →Serve as a primary client contact and coordinate with agencies, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• →Provide technical leadership, QA/QC review, and mentorship to engineering and design staff.
• →Support entitlement, permitting, and construction-phase services as needed.
• →Maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, County, and local design standards and regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• PE license required (California PE preferred).
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in land development engineering.
• Strong experience in site development design, including grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, and roadway improvements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D required.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including budgeting, scheduling, and client coordination.
• Strong technical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Physical 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.