BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.
At BKF, you’ll find a unique opportunity to grow your career with intention. Our culture values professional autonomy, innovation, and meaningful collaboration across offices. We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.
We’re seeking an Civil Infrastructure, Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Transportation and Civil Infrastructure to provide technical leadership across our Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California P.E. licensed engineer with 6+ years of experience who thrives in mentoring teams, guiding complex design efforts, and supporting project delivery across multimodal transportation initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced project managers and technical staff to deliver roadway, highway, and transit infrastructure projects - helping shape BKF’s continued leadership in the region.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical design efforts for transportation projects including complete streets, multimodal corridors, bike/pedestrian facilities, transit centers, wildlife crossings, retaining walls, and highway improvements
- Plan and organize project delivery, delegate tasks, and make final decisions as the professional in responsible charge
- Ensure compliance with Caltrans, federal, and local agency design standards
- Perform quality control reviews and support QA/QC implementation across projects
- Mentor engineering staff in roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration
- Coordinate with stakeholders, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to meet complex project requirements
- Assist with proposal development, including scopes of work, schedules, and fee estimates
- Support business development efforts and cross-sell BKF services to regional clients
- Attend project meetings and represent BKF with clients, agencies, and stakeholders
- Manage sub-consultant coordination and contribute to budget oversight and billing