Cloud engineer Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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.

The Project Engineer on the Bridges & Structures team supports the delivery of bridge and transportation structure projects across California by contributing to coordinated structural solutions that meet agency requirements, project constraints, and constructability needs from design through construction. We are seeking three Bridges & Structures engineers to support projects in the Northern California, Central California, and Southern California regions.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of bridge and structural engineering projects, including highway and rail bridges, overpasses, underpasses, retaining walls, culverts, sound walls, and other transportation-related structures
• Preparation of structural design plans, details, calculations, and specifications in compliance with Caltrans, AASHTO, local agency, and seismic design standards
• Development of structural analysis and load rating calculations for new and existing bridge structures, including rehabilitation and retrofit projects
• Design of foundations and substructures such as piles, drilled shafts, footings, abutments, and piers, considering geotechnical and seismic requirements
• Preparation of structural quantity takeoffs, engineer’s estimates, and construction cost evaluations for bridge and structure projects
• Coordination with roadway, geotechnical, drainage, utility, and construction engineering teams to ensure integrated and constructible designs
• Preparation of technical reports, structural assessments, feasibility studies, and alternatives analyses to support bridge and structural projects
• Application of Federal, State, City, and County codes, including permitting, seismic safety, and regulatory requirements for bridge and structural design
• Review of shop drawings, RFIs, and construction submittals to ensure conformance with design intent and project specifications
• Collaboration with transportation agencies, contractors, consultants, and external stakeholders throughout planning, design, and construction phases

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in bridge and structural engineering, including the design and analysis of highway structures such as bridges, overpasses, retaining walls, culverts, and associated structural elements
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other similar design software
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification highly preferred; candidates with E.I.T. or Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure will be prioritized
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders

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

• The typical base salary range for this position is $99,000.00 - $135,00.00, 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.

BKF Engineers provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

BKF Engineers does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF Engineers, BKF Engineers reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.

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