Senior Project Engineer

BKF Engineers

Senior Project Engineer independently managing civil engineering projects for BKF infrastructure consulting firm. Collaborating with teams to ensure timely progress and delivering high-quality projects.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Project Design for Site Development
Grading and Stormwater Plans
Utility Systems for Water and Sewer
Report Preparation and Master Planning Studies
Preparation of Specifications and Cost Estimates
Project Management Assistance: Budgeting, Schedules, Client Care, Invoicing
Design team collaboration and support
Roadway Design: Streetscape, Green Streets, Bicycle Path Plans
Knowledge of Federal, State, City and County Standards
Preparation of Specifications and Quantity Takeoffs and Cost Estimates

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in site development, including the design of residential and commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public infrastructure
B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
AutoCAD and Civil 3D mastery required
A Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) license in the State of Oregon is highly preferred
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

The typical base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 - $143,00.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
Competitive salaries, 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

site developmentgrading plansstormwater plansutility systemsreport preparationspecifications preparationcost estimatesroadway designquantity takeoffsAutoCAD

Soft Skills

project managementclient careteam collaborationbudgetingschedulinginvoicing

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Engineer-in-Training (EIT)