Resident Engineer Jobs at BKF Engineers with Visa Sponsorship
BKF Engineers hires Resident Engineers to lead construction oversight and quality control on infrastructure and land development projects across the western United States. The company has a track record of sponsoring permanent residency pathways for engineering professionals, making it a realistic target if you're building a long-term U.S. career in civil or site engineering.
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BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, 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.
In this position you will serve as the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met
- Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges
- Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration
- Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
- Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination
- Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment
- Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project
- Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
- Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features
- Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
- Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices
- Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability
- Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
- Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager
- Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration
- Conducts job performance evaluations
- Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
- Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in Civil Engineering
- California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
- 6+ years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects
- Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired
- Able to effectively manage people
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 $177000 - $225000, 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering, construction management, 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.
In this position you will serve as the Owner's professional representative on bridge, roadway, and general civil related construction projects, ensuring projects are built in accordance with contract documents.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works in conjunction with technical field inspectors and project team members to ensure civil construction project goals are met
- Performs a variety of construction engineering duties, including but not limited to roadways and bridges
- Responsible for project Quality Control and Quality Assurance
- Manages professional and technical staff, as well as contract administration
- Reviews change orders, shop drawings, materials testing, and surveying activities
- Conducts weekly project meetings and oversees utility coordination
- Arranges for materials testing, surveying, grade verification, and processes requests for payment
- Ensures EEO/labor compliance for the project
- Prepares progress and final documentation in compliance with State and Federal Highway Administration requirements
- Works on a major project or multiple projects of moderate scope with complex features
- Prepares and reviews complete project documentation for conformity and quality assurance
- Assists upper-level management and staff as a technical specialist or advisor in civil construction practices
- Supervises all staff necessary to complete assignments and is responsible for project profitability
- Maintains scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments
- Prepares proposals to provide professional construction services under the direction of a Principal Construction Manager
- Resolves issues arising from the inspection process or contract administration
- Conducts job performance evaluations
- Serves as the primary point of contact with clients and approving agencies
- Performs other related duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- BS in Civil Engineering
- California registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required
- 6+ years construction contract management experience related to roadway and/or bridge construction projects
- Working knowledge of CALTRANS and local agency projects, as well as document coordination on federally funded projects desired
- Able to effectively manage people
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 $177000 - $225000, 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.
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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Align Your PE Licensure with BKF's Markets
BKF operates heavily in California and the Pacific Northwest. If your Professional Engineer licensure is from another state or country, start the California PE reciprocity process early. Sponsors move faster when your credentials already match their project geography.
Document Field Experience in DOT-Adjacent Formats
Resident Engineer roles at civil consulting firms like BKF require experience overseeing contractors on public-works or land development sites. Frame your resume around inspection logs, RFI management, and contractor coordination, not just design work. DOL evaluates experience depth during PERM labor certification.
Target BKF's Infrastructure and Land Development Divisions
BKF staffs Resident Engineers across multiple practice areas. Focusing your application on active infrastructure or subdivision grading projects, where field oversight demand is highest, puts you in front of the hiring managers most likely to initiate a sponsorship conversation.
Search Open Resident Engineer Roles Through Migrate Mate
BKF Engineers lists Resident Engineer openings with visa sponsorship availability. Use Migrate Mate to filter for current postings and track which roles align with your visa type before applying, so you're not guessing about sponsorship eligibility during outreach.
Clarify EB-2 Versus EB-3 Eligibility Before Your Offer Conversation
BKF sponsors both EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card categories. EB-2 requires a role that genuinely warrants an advanced degree or exceptional ability. Confirm with the hiring team which classification fits your role's defined duties before PERM is filed, since reclassifying later restarts the process.
Prepare for a Multi-Year PERM Timeline Without Gaps in Status
PERM labor certification, followed by I-140 approval and priority date movement, can take several years. If you're on H-1B status, coordinate annual extensions with your employer well before each expiration. A lapse in valid status can interrupt portability rights under AC21.
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Does BKF Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Resident Engineers?
BKF Engineers' documented sponsorship activity for Resident Engineers centers on permanent residency pathways rather than H-1B nonimmigrant visas. If you're currently on H-1B status through another employer and considering a move to BKF, discuss transfer timing carefully with their HR team. An H-1B transfer requires BKF to file a new petition with USCIS before your current status expires.
Which visa types are commonly used for Resident Engineer roles at BKF Engineers?
BKF Engineers sponsors Resident Engineers through employment-based immigrant visa categories, specifically EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards. EB-3 is the more common path for roles requiring a bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering with field experience. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or the candidate can demonstrate exceptional ability. Both require PERM labor certification through the DOL before USCIS can adjudicate the I-140 petition.
What qualifications and experience does BKF Engineers expect for Resident Engineer candidates?
BKF typically looks for candidates with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and hands-on construction inspection or field oversight experience on infrastructure, grading, or public-works projects. California PE licensure is a strong advantage given the firm's project concentration in the state. Familiarity with contractor management, daily inspection reports, and materials testing protocols distinguishes competitive applicants from those with purely design-side backgrounds.
How do I apply for Resident Engineer jobs at BKF Engineers?
You can find and apply for Resident Engineer openings at BKF Engineers directly through Migrate Mate, which aggregates visa-sponsorship-eligible roles and lets you filter by company and position type. BKF also posts openings on their company careers page. Tailor your application to highlight field supervision experience on civil or land development projects, since that's the core competency these roles require.
How do I plan my timeline for Green Card sponsorship at a firm like BKF Engineers?
After an offer is made, your employer initiates PERM labor certification with the DOL, which can take a year or more before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. Priority date movement in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories depends on your country of birth. Once your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing. Planning around a multi-year horizon from hire date to Green Card approval is realistic for most applicants.
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