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With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.\nAt 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.\nWe’re looking for a Design Engineer with a couple years of experience in civil infrastructure design to join our collaborative onsite team in the California Bay Area. In this role, you’ll support Land Development projects, working alongside seasoned engineers to prepare designs using standard techniques and sound judgment. Contribute to a variety of assignments - from concept through construction documentation - while gaining hands-on experience and growing within a supportive team. Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D and a California E.I.T. certification are strong assets, along with a proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in the design and development of site plans for residential, commercial, mixed-use, roadway, highway, and public works projects\nPrepare grading and drainage plans and designs using standard engineering practices and software tools such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D\nCreate designs and plans for land development projects, including potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems, in accordance with local standards and permitting requirements\nParticipate in internal design reviews and contribute to project scheduling and task prioritization\nSupport the preparation of engineering reports, feasibility studies, and master planning documents for various development projects\nSupport the develop technical specifications and detailed cost estimates to support project proposals and construction documentation\nCollaborate daily with project engineers and across stakeholders to coordinate design efforts and meet project milestones\nReview plans and calculations for accuracy, completeness, and constructability, incorporating feedback from senior staff and clients\nRequirements\nBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum\n0-3 years of experience and exposure to site development and design of residential/commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works\nStrong verbal and written communication and collaboration skills\nExperience with AutoCAD Civil 3D\nEIT certification preferred\nFamiliarity with preparing documents, specifications, and design plans\nExposure to public agency standards and permitting processes\nAbility to apply standard engineering techniques and judgment to support projects\nPhysical 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.\nWork 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.\nBenefits\nThe typical base salary range for this position is $75,000.00 - $100,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly position paid biweekly.\nCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.\nGenerous paid time off packages\n9 Paid Holidays.\nFlexible schedules.\nEducation reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.\nBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. 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