About BKF's Water Resources Business Sector

Our Water Resources business sector-serving public works departments and water/wastewater utilities throughout California--is accelerating growth of our service capabilities, client base, staff development, and water industry engagement and leadership. We have multiple career growth and leadership opportunities for experienced engineers and planners in our practice areas: water systems, recycled water, wastewater, and stormwater/flood. With the support of our OneBKF Team of over 500 engineers, planners, and surveyors and our new capital investment partner, BKF's Water Resources business sector provides an ideal place for experienced engineers looking for career growth as we help our current and future clients throughout the Western US solve their water challenges.

• Serve as a project manager on larger design and construction projects.
• Serve as a technical leader or management leader within the Water Resources sector.
• Perform and oversee complex engineering tasks including engineering designs, preparing reports, construction drawings, specifications, and calculations for water distribution systems with focus on pump stations, tanks, and transmission mains.
• Review product designs and drawings for compliance with engineering principles, firm standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Develop proposals and budgets for larger engineering efforts.
• Meet with clients to determine recommended project scope, estimate staffing requirements, and fee for review and prepare for signature.
• Develop and maintain client contact before, during, and after project completion.
• Cultivate client relationships through industry groups and by direct contract.
• Maintain three-month workload projections for all projects under personal management.
• Mentor and train Senior Project Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Project Managers.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• 14+ years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills verbal and written
• 4+ years of project and staff management
• Experience with CAD and GIS
• PE licensure in CA

• Experience and expertise in pump station and storage tank engineering design
• Master's degree in in Civil/Environmental Engineering
• Presentations to industry groups and/or leadership in industry groups at the local/regional level.
• Capabilities and interest in municipal sewer collection system, water master planning and advanced modeling also welcome.

• 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 clickhere.

• The typical base salary range for this position is $154,600 - $187,000 annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.

• 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