Senior Project Engineer – Civil Land Development
BKF Engineers
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Portland • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $99,000 - $136,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead project design efforts for site development, including grading and drainage plans, and utility systems for water and sewer
- Prepare technical reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates to support project proposals and execution
- Assist with project management tasks such as budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and invoicing
- Collaborate with design teams to ensure cohesive and efficient project delivery across disciplines
- Develop final design packages for roadways and streets, including plan, profile, and cross sections
- Incorporate streetscape, green street, and bicycle path elements into roadway designs
- Apply knowledge of federal, state, city, and county standards to ensure regulatory compliance
- Conduct conceptual studies and prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates
- Support quality control efforts and contribute to the technical accuracy of deliverables
- Mentor junior staff and provide guidance on design standards and project workflows
- Participate in design meetings and contribute to collaborative problem-solving
- Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to align project goals and expectations
Requirements
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience in site development, including design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works
- Candidates with a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the state of Oregon will be prioritized
- Mastery of AutoCAD and Civil 3D is required
- Must have a strong technical background in land development design
- Experience preparing grading and drainage plans, utility layouts, and final roadway design packages
- Familiarity with federal, state, city, and county standards
- Experience mentoring junior staff and supporting quality control efforts
- Strong communication skills for client interaction and team coordination
Benefits
- 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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
site developmentgrading plansdrainage plansutility systemsroadway designcost estimatesquantity takeoffstechnical reportsmaster planningdesign specifications
Soft Skills
project managementclient communicationmentoringcollaborative problem-solvingteam coordinationquality controlguidance on design standardsorganizational skillseffective communicationbudgeting
Certifications
B.S. in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineering (PE) license