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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
BKF is seeking a mid-level design engineer, with 3-5 years of experience, to support our San Francisco office. BKF is continuing to grow our Water Resilience practice with planning and design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green stormwater infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of the site development process and the ability to manage their own design and CAD tasks. Additionally, candidates should have a good understanding of basic hydrology and water resource analysis, and a strong interest in improving these skills through their work on site development projects of various scales that include forward-thinking water management strategies. Experience working on multidisciplinary design teams (landscape architects/architects/urban designers/planners) is preferred. In addition to performing civil design tasks, this candidate will work closely with senior staff and be mentored in the areas of hydrology and hydraulic modeling, water resource engineering, geographical information systems, onsite non-potable water reuse planning and design, technical writing, green infrastructure feasibility analysis, and infrastructure master planning. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks with oversight from senior engineering staff:
Responsibilities
- Develop technical design documents, including construction document plan sets for site development projects;
- Provide grading, drainage, circulation and utility design;
- Set up design drawing sheets and manage CAD files for individual projects;
- Perform hydrologic & hydraulic analyses and prepare stormwater control plans;
- Coordinate directly with designers from other disciplines (e.g. surveyors, landscape designers, architects and plumbing engineers) regarding design issues;
- Perform earthwork cut/fill analyses;
- Create maps and perform spatial analysis;
- Attend design meetings and site visits;
- Develop green infrastructure design details;
- Perform construction observation visits and write follow-up reports.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years working on site development projects
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Firsthand experience producing civil engineering design documents for site development projects
- Minimum of 1-year experience with Civil3D modeling software
- Strong interpersonal skills are essential within our close and client-focused environment
- Proficient in AutoCAD and set up of plan sheets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Strong initiative and technical problem-solving expertise
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on LID/green infrastructure and water reuse projects
- PE License
- Experience working on site development projects within the Bay Area
- Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (Water Focus)
- H&H modeling (e.g., SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)
- ArcGIS
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications
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 $105,019 - 128,057, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
- Competitive salaries, 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.
Our downtown San Francisco Water Resources office offers a culture of technical excellence and creativity in a flexible and fun work environment. We believe that each of us brings a toolbox of unique experiences and backgrounds that together can build stronger, dream bigger, and innovate faster. BKF recognizes the value of inclusive and equitable design in strengthening our diverse communities, especially as it pertains to water as a vital resource for global survival. We firmly believe that policies and designs that eliminate inequity for our most vulnerable communities are crucial to creating better opportunities and outcomes for all. Team members at BKF have been at the forefront of innovation in the design and planning of award-winning built projects, high-profile campuses, climate adaptation studies, and large capital infrastructure projects that rethink our society's relationship with water, sustainability, and equitable design. We have developed extraordinary cutting-edge technical tools to implement green stormwater infrastructure, non-potable water reuse systems, and resilient water resource planning at all scales. We also have a long history of being a trusted resource for multiple large public water utilities across the nation and as a result, our staff are helping to solve some of the most interesting and complex water and design challenges in the country.
BKF 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 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, BKF 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.
INTRODUCTION
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, environmental, planning, 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
BKF is seeking a mid-level design engineer, with 3-5 years of experience, to support our San Francisco office. BKF is continuing to grow our Water Resilience practice with planning and design projects that integrate sustainable water management design elements, onsite water reuse, resilient design, and/or green stormwater infrastructure. Candidates should have a strong technical understanding of the site development process and the ability to manage their own design and CAD tasks. Additionally, candidates should have a good understanding of basic hydrology and water resource analysis, and a strong interest in improving these skills through their work on site development projects of various scales that include forward-thinking water management strategies. Experience working on multidisciplinary design teams (landscape architects/architects/urban designers/planners) is preferred. In addition to performing civil design tasks, this candidate will work closely with senior staff and be mentored in the areas of hydrology and hydraulic modeling, water resource engineering, geographical information systems, onsite non-potable water reuse planning and design, technical writing, green infrastructure feasibility analysis, and infrastructure master planning. The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks with oversight from senior engineering staff:
Responsibilities
- Develop technical design documents, including construction document plan sets for site development projects;
- Provide grading, drainage, circulation and utility design;
- Set up design drawing sheets and manage CAD files for individual projects;
- Perform hydrologic & hydraulic analyses and prepare stormwater control plans;
- Coordinate directly with designers from other disciplines (e.g. surveyors, landscape designers, architects and plumbing engineers) regarding design issues;
- Perform earthwork cut/fill analyses;
- Create maps and perform spatial analysis;
- Attend design meetings and site visits;
- Develop green infrastructure design details;
- Perform construction observation visits and write follow-up reports.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5 years working on site development projects
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
- Firsthand experience producing civil engineering design documents for site development projects
- Minimum of 1-year experience with Civil3D modeling software
- Strong interpersonal skills are essential within our close and client-focused environment
- Proficient in AutoCAD and set up of plan sheets
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel)
- Strong initiative and technical problem-solving expertise
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on LID/green infrastructure and water reuse projects
- PE License
- Experience working on site development projects within the Bay Area
- Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering (Water Focus)
- H&H modeling (e.g., SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS)
- ArcGIS
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications
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 $105,019 - 128,057, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly
- Competitive salaries, 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.
Our downtown San Francisco Water Resources office offers a culture of technical excellence and creativity in a flexible and fun work environment. We believe that each of us brings a toolbox of unique experiences and backgrounds that together can build stronger, dream bigger, and innovate faster. BKF recognizes the value of inclusive and equitable design in strengthening our diverse communities, especially as it pertains to water as a vital resource for global survival. We firmly believe that policies and designs that eliminate inequity for our most vulnerable communities are crucial to creating better opportunities and outcomes for all. Team members at BKF have been at the forefront of innovation in the design and planning of award-winning built projects, high-profile campuses, climate adaptation studies, and large capital infrastructure projects that rethink our society's relationship with water, sustainability, and equitable design. We have developed extraordinary cutting-edge technical tools to implement green stormwater infrastructure, non-potable water reuse systems, and resilient water resource planning at all scales. We also have a long history of being a trusted resource for multiple large public water utilities across the nation and as a result, our staff are helping to solve some of the most interesting and complex water and design challenges in the country.
BKF 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 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, BKF 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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Align your credentials with USCIS specialty occupation standards
Project Engineer roles at BKF Engineers involve licensed civil or structural work that clearly meets specialty occupation criteria. Make sure your degree is in a directly related engineering field and obtain a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S.
Target BKF's project-specific hiring cycles
BKF Engineers staffs Project Engineers around active land development, transportation, and infrastructure contracts. Applying when a regional office has a newly awarded public agency project gives your application more urgency and increases the likelihood sponsorship discussions move forward quickly.
Understand how EB-2 and EB-3 differ for your situation
BKF Engineers sponsors through employment-based Green Card categories, not temporary work visas. EB-2 requires a position demonstrating advanced degree necessity, while EB-3 covers professionals with a standard bachelor's. Your role scope and degree level determine which PERM-based pathway your employer files under.
Prepare for the PERM labor certification timeline upfront
DOL's PERM process requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. This audit-heavy stage can take six months or longer. Starting the conversation about sponsorship during your offer negotiation, not after onboarding, keeps the process on track.
Use Migrate Mate to filter BKF Engineers openings by sponsorship type
Project Engineer listings at BKF can span multiple office locations and project types. Use Migrate Mate to browse open roles filtered by the specific visa categories BKF has filed under, so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already part of the hiring expectation.
Confirm your engineering license eligibility before the offer stage
Many BKF Project Engineer roles expect candidates to be working toward or holding an EIT or PE license. State licensure boards have specific requirements for foreign-educated engineers. Resolving any transcript or experience-hour gaps before you reach the offer stage prevents delays in both hiring and the subsequent PERM filing.
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Does BKF Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
BKF Engineers' documented sponsorship activity for Project Engineers sits within employment-based Green Card categories rather than H-1B temporary work visas. If you're currently on H-1B status with another employer, BKF could still pursue a Green Card filing on your behalf, but you'd need to discuss bridging your existing status during the offer process with their HR team.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Engineer roles at BKF Engineers?
BKF Engineers has filed under EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based Green Card categories for Project Engineers. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or equivalent, while EB-3 covers roles filled by professionals with a bachelor's degree. Both pathways go through DOL's PERM labor certification process before USCIS adjudicates the immigrant petition.
What qualifications or experience are expected for Project Engineer roles at BKF Engineers?
BKF Engineers typically looks for Project Engineers with a bachelor's degree in civil, structural, or a related engineering discipline, along with demonstrated project delivery experience in land development, transportation, or public infrastructure. Progress toward an EIT or PE license is often expected. Candidates with experience on California or other western U.S. public agency projects tend to align well with BKF's client base.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at BKF Engineers?
You can find open Project Engineer positions at BKF Engineers through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by the visa categories BKF has sponsored. Applications typically go through BKF's careers page, where you'll submit a resume tailored to the specific project type and office location. Flagging your visa status early in the process helps BKF's recruiting team assess sponsorship feasibility before advancing you to interviews.
How do I plan around the Green Card filing timeline at BKF Engineers?
The PERM labor certification stage alone can take six months to over a year depending on DOL processing backlogs. Once PERM is certified, USCIS processes the I-140 immigrant petition, and your priority date in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue determines when you can file for adjustment of status. For nationals of India or China, visa bulletin backlogs extend this timeline significantly, so starting the process as early as possible after joining matters.
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