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We’re looking for a talented Project Engineer to join our team in Portland!

BKF Engineers, delivering on inspired infrastructure & unlimited opportunities since 1915. We're experts in planning, design, survey, and implementation of complex projects across the West Coast, and are growing across divisions and locations to offer unlimited opportunities!

We're seeking an ambitious Project Engineer with experience in land development, civil engineering. You will apply your technical expertise to independently manage all phases of projects, from small to large-scale, while collaborating with senior engineers and project managers to ensure progress updates and accurate reporting. It's a great opportunity to oversee and coordinate a team of engineers, drafters, and technicians on various project tasks. Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Design site development projects, including grading and drainage plans
• Develop utility systems for water and sewer
• Prepare reports and master planning studies
• Create specifications and cost estimates
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, city, and county standards
• Conduct conceptual studies and report preparation
• Prepare specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates

• 4+ years of experience in site development, design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, and roadways
• B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
• Professional Engineering license in the State of California is preferred
• AutoCAD and Civil 3D mastery required

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 $76,000.00 - $93,000.00 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly 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
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 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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