Senior Project Engineer – Water Resources, Stormwater
BKF Engineers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Redwood City • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $149,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead and contribute to the design and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including stormwater and wastewater systems such as pipelines, pump stations, tanks, rehabilitation projects, planning studies, and hydrology/hydraulic analyses
- Support project management activities, including scope development, schedules, budgets, coordination with internal teams, and technical deliverables
- Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, and specifications
- Coordinate with clients, agencies, and stakeholders, including support of permitting processes and regulatory approvals
- Apply BKF standards and best practices to ensure quality, consistency, and innovation in project delivery
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers Collaborate across BKF service lines and disciplines to support integrated project delivery
- Assist with proposal support and technical input for water resources and stormwater pursuits as needed
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field
- California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is highly preferred (EIT required)
- 6+ years of experience in water resources and civil infrastructure engineering, with an emphasis on stormwater and/or wastewater projects
- Strong technical background in stormwater and wastewater infrastructure design, including pipelines, pump stations, pipe rehabilitation, and hydrology/hydraulic modeling
- Experience supporting or leading planning studies, master plans, and infrastructure projects from concept through design and construction support
- Familiarity with California permitting processes, agency coordination, and technical documentation
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively coordinate with clients and project teams
- Interest in continued technical growth and increased project leadership responsibility
Benefits
- The typical base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $149,000.00, 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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
water infrastructure designstormwater systemswastewater systemshydrology analysishydraulic analysisengineering calculationstechnical reportspipeline designpump station designpipe rehabilitation
Soft Skills
project managementmentoringtechnical guidancecollaborationcommunicationindependent workteam coordinationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Environmental EngineeringCalifornia Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenseEngineer in Training (EIT)