Roadway Engineer

BKF Engineers

Roadway Engineer at BKF with 5-10 years of experience in roadway design. Leading infrastructure projects and collaborating with public agencies in a hybrid work setting.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $121,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support the planning, design, and delivery of a wide range of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects
Prepare engineering plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports for public agency projects
Develop roadway geometric designs, grading plans, striping plans, signing plans, and traffic control concepts
Coordinate with internal disciplines including traffic engineering, drainage, utility coordination, environmental, right-of-way, and construction support teams
Participate in client meetings, technical workshops, and agency coordination efforts
Assist with project schedule management, budget tracking, and quality control reviews
Support proposal development, technical approaches, and scope preparation for transportation pursuits
Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative team environment
Stay current with evolving design standards, agency requirements, and industry best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
5-10 years of professional experience in roadway design
Experience delivering transportation projects for cities, counties, and other public agencies
Strong working knowledge of industry standards, including AASHTO Green Book, Caltrans Highway Design Manual (HDM), and CA MUTCD
Proficiency with roadway design and modeling using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced consulting environment
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and technically curious, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. California Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required; however, candidates who are licensed or actively pursuing licensure are strongly preferred
Experience supporting a range of transportation projects, such as roadway improvements & re, multimodal corridors, active transportation facilities, traffic calming, ADA accessibility upgrades, and utility coordination

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

roadway designgeometric designgrading plansstriping planssigning planstraffic control conceptsbudget trackingquality controlAutoCAD Civil 3Dtransportation project delivery

Soft Skills

communicationorganizationproblem-solvingmentoringcollaborationself-motivateddetail-orientedtechnical curiositytime managementclient coordination

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification