Project Engineer - Civil Land Development

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering 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.

We’re hiring a Project Engineer with a strong foundation in land development and civil infrastructure. Based in Portland, Oregon, this role supports multidisciplinary teams on complex site development projects from concept through completion. The position focuses on design and production using AutoCAD Civil 3D to support horizontal infrastructure, working closely with design engineers and senior engineering staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of site development projects for residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public works developments
• Preparation of grading and drainage plans in compliance with local and regional standards
• Design of utility systems including water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure
• Preparation of technical reports, master planning studies, and entitlement support documents
• Development of construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
• Site layout planning including parking, access, and circulation design
• Integration of sustainable design elements such as low-impact development (LID) and green infrastructure
• Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes and permitting requirements
• Preparation of conceptual design studies and feasibility analyses
• Collaboration across departments and external stakeholders, including other consultants throughout the project lifecycle

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program is required
• 3+ years of experience in Land Development working on site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• E.I.T or P.E. certification highly preferred (candidates with EIT will be prioritized)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders

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.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $90,000.00 - $123,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, end of year bonuses, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment 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 previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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