Engineering Manager, Civil Land Development

BKF Engineers is a trusted leader in civil engineering consulting, known for solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions. As we grow across the West Coast, we remain committed to serving local communities and shaping the future of civil development.

We’re hiring a Civil Engineering Manager to lead our Land Development team in Newport Beach. This is a great opportunity for a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with over 7 years of experience in land development infrastructure design. The ideal candidate brings technical expertise, leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset to support complex projects, mentor junior staff, and grow into a project management - all within a dynamic and team environment.

Responsibilities Include but are not limited to:

• Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects; support financial management as needed
• Supervise, mentor, and support career development of engineering staff
• Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts
• Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex issues
• Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water, sewer) for site development
• Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services
• Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training/support
• Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates
• Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
• Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to project design
• Support business development through cross-selling and identifying new opportunities

• 7+ years of experience in land development in site development, design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the state of California
• Strong experience in complete streets, multimodal design, and roadway or transit infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)

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. 

• The typical base salary range for this position is $113,00.00-$157,000.00 annually, 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.
• BKF pays 100% of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 8 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.

Workplace Awards:

• We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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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