Civil Engineer Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

BKF Engineers is seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Civil Transportation team!

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 hiring an Engineering Manager with a strong background in Civil Engineering and a proven track record leading Transportation Infrastructure projects. This role requires both project management expertise and people leadership skills, as the manager will guide technical teams and oversee project delivery. The position is based in Newport Beach, supporting our growing and motivated team. Ideal candidates will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a collaborative mindset with a professional engineering license.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead technical design efforts for multimodal corridors, complete streets, bike and pedestrian facilities, and transit-oriented improvements. Alternatively, take a lead role in the design of transit centers, ferries, ports, and airport landside improvements.
• Work closely with project managers to ensure projects stay on schedule, within budget, and meet agency requirements.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, providing guidance on roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration.
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, UPRR, and local agency design standards.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with environmental teams, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to navigate complex project requirements.
• Travel to various project sites and offices as needed.

Requirements

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

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.

#LI-Hybrid