BKF Engineers

Senior Project Engineer – Utilities Coordination Management

BKF Engineers

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San Jose • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Plan, coordinate, direct, and review the work of staff, contractors, and consultants for utility relocation and new service
  • Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and other documentation to ensure compliance with project goals and timelines
  • Act as a liaison between design engineers and agency/utility staff to resolve technical issues and streamline processes
  • Identify and document utility facilities within project limits, including property acquisitions necessary for relocations
  • Validate independent cost estimates developed by Agency and negotiate with Utility Owner the price of work
  • Oversee field inspections, coordinate pre-construction meetings, and manage procedural guidelines for utility projects
  • Assist Agency counsel to prepare and negotiate Master Agreements with private utility companies, ensuring alignment with project requirements
  • Interpret design drawings and specifications for construction projects, including storm drainage, gas, water, and power utilities
  • Supervise and mentor professional staff and consultants to achieve project objectives
  • Review, process, and validate utility company invoices and budget reconciliations
  • Maintain record-keeping systems, including as-built drawings, data sheets, and utility hit databases
  • Review Utility Owner invoicing for consistency with work and initial cost estimate
  • Represent BKF Engineers in utility dispute resolution and arbitration as needed

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from accredited institution in in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience managing the relocation of utility facilities on large-scale public works projects
  • Strong AutoCAD Civil 3D design experience supporting transportation projects, including preparation and coordination of utility layouts and utility profiles
  • Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure in the State of California is required
  • Valid California Driver's License
  • Experience with transit or highway-related systems is preferred
  • Strong understanding of utility property rights, state laws, and regulations regarding utility relocation and encroachment
  • In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and safety practices, especially for utilities installation and relocation
  • Experience with construction oversight and management for utility relocation and new service
  • Familiarity with California Public Utilities Commission Tariff Rules and funding regulations for public works projects
  • Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
  • Proficiency in supervising teams, managing consultant contracts, and coordinating complex engineering tasks
  • Travel between BKF offices and other off-site locations may be required
  • Understanding of Survey and Construction staking
  • Experience with utility investigation design planning, sourcing and implementation
Benefits
  • The typical base salary range for this position is $115,000.00- $160,000.00, 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 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
AutoCAD Civil 3Dutility relocationconstruction methodssafety practicesutility investigation design planningproject managementbudget managementcost estimationdesign interpretationrecord-keeping systems
Soft Skills
problem-solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillssupervisionmentoringnegotiationliaisonteam managementprocess streamliningfield inspection
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Licensure in CaliforniaCalifornia Driver's License