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Bkfengineers lists this Project Engineer - Plan Checking opportunity in vallejo, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Government Services team in Vallejo. In this role, you will review and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and supporting documents submitted for a wide range of public and private development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and a thorough understanding of design standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting processes.
Responsibilities
Reviewcivil engineering improvement plans to ensure conformance with agency standards, ordinances, project conditions of approval, and industry practice
Review grading and drainage plans for various compliance conditions
Reviewstormdrain plans and hydrology/hydrauliccalculations and reports for various compliance conditions
Resolve problems related to local city codes and city specificationsin order tobring drawings and specifications into compliance
Coordinate with Surveyorsregardingtentative maps and/or land development applications for conformance with agency standards (entitlement process)
Assistinestablishingand/or revising departmental policies due to changes in methods of construction or field applications of codes; Trains staff in application of new codes, policies, and procedures
Coordination of transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps
Coordination of traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements
Preparation of geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards
Development of grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors
Design of transportation-related utility systems and coordination with public agencies and utility providers
Development of quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
Integration of multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance
Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes
Preparation of conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements
Other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’sof Sciencedegree from an accredited college or university with a major inCivil Engineeringor a closely related field.
5+ years of progressively responsible workin public works or a related setting.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, engineers, builders, inspectors, and thegeneral public.
Must have the ability to communicatetotrain staff.
Role requires 10-30% of travel time
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 $105,000.00- $128,000.00, 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 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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Worksite address
vallejo, CA, 94592, US
Who can apply
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