Jobs at BKF Engineers

Leads the technical integration of acquired companies into BKF’s technology environment. Owns architecture, migration strategy, technical risk, schedules, cutover and rollback plans, and execution standards. Provides technical direction for Microsoft 365 tenant migrations, identity, collaboration platforms, file systems, endpoint deployment, and cloud infrastructure. Performs hands-on engineering, scripting, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and hypercare support while coordinating internal teams, vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders across multiple concurrent integrations.

The Project Accountant supports month-end close, reconciliations, client invoicing, billing accuracy, project cost reviews, financial reporting, and project setup in Deltek Vantagepoint. The role researches billing questions, resolves project billing issues, and supports project managers with budget-versus-actual analysis. It requires strong mathematical, organizational, communication, and Excel skills, with hybrid work from the Oakland office one day per week.

Reviews civil engineering, grading, drainage, stormwater, utility, floodplain, and development plans for compliance with agency standards, ordinances, codes, permits, and project conditions. Performs engineering calculations, coordinates with surveyors and development stakeholders, resolves code and specification issues, manages stormwater plans, updates departmental policies, and trains staff on new requirements. The role requires a civil engineering degree, at least five years of public works experience, strong communication skills, and 10–30% travel.

Provides administrative support for a Redwood City office five days per week. Responsibilities include planning office events, supporting office culture, coordinating with company administrators, managing mail and packages, maintaining kitchen and conference rooms, assisting with insurance certificates and invoice documentation, and handling miscellaneous office projects. The role requires strong organization, communication, Microsoft Office proficiency, and 1–3 years of administrative experience.

Leads and expands BKF’s cultural resources practice across California. Responsibilities include archaeological and paleontological field assessments, monitoring, CEQA/NEPA and Section 106 compliance, technical report authorship, tribal coordination, PRIMP development, agency coordination, business development, project management, staff oversight, mentoring, and professional thought leadership.

Coordinates endpoint procurement, staging, deployment, shipping, asset tracking, and Day 1 support for mergers, acquisitions, and enterprise initiatives. Develops deployment plans, forecasts hardware needs, manages vendors and deployment resources, maintains lifecycle records, tracks readiness and exceptions, and supports laptop replacements, onboarding, audits, and inventory projects. Requires onsite coordination, occasional travel, physical equipment handling, and possible after-hours or weekend work.

Executes technical integration activities for mergers and acquisitions, including Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint, cloud, collaboration, and security migrations. Performs configuration, testing, troubleshooting, cutovers, validation, rollback, hypercare, documentation, and automation across multiple concurrent projects. Collaborates with acquired-company IT teams, vendors, consultants, and internal stakeholders while escalating risks and technical decisions appropriately.

Leads administrative and operational delivery for multidisciplinary survey project teams. Manages project setup, documentation, budgets, billing, contracts, staffing, compliance, reporting, and process improvement across multiple projects. Coordinates project managers, survey crews, engineers, accounting, and administrative staff while supporting financial performance, schedule adherence, onboarding, proposal transitions, and operational consistency. Provides guidance to project administrators and serves as a key partner to technical leaders.

Leads administrative and operational functions for multidisciplinary survey project teams. Oversees project setup, workflows, budgets, billing, contracts, compliance, staffing coordination, reporting, and closeout. Partners with project managers and technical teams to improve financial performance, standardize processes, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure consistent project delivery. Provides operational guidance, mentoring, and support across projects while maintaining client-service and quality standards.

The Environmental Project Manager will lead CEQA/NEPA projects, manage teams, drive business development, and ensure high standards in environmental compliance across various projects in California.

The Business Sector Lead of Planning provides strategic leadership, market growth, and operational management across various planning service areas. Responsibilities include team development, financial management, client relations, project oversight, and market engagement to align with BKF's growth goals.

The Market Lead - Data Centers oversees market strategies and client relationships, leads teams, and ensures project quality while managing financial performance within the technology sector.

Lead municipal public-sector capital improvement projects from planning through construction. Act as client advisor, manage multidisciplinary teams, prepare proposals, monitor schedules and budgets, oversee construction management, coordinate with agencies and stakeholders, and mentor junior staff while applying Caltrans, APWA Greenbook, and local standards.

The Project Manager leads resilience and community planning projects, overseeing budgets, schedules, multidisciplinary teams, and client engagement while developing community-focused solutions.

The Project Manager will lead resilience and community planning projects, ensuring timely delivery, overseeing budgets, and enhancing community engagement, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The Surveying Manager will lead survey project delivery, overseeing quality standards, mentoring staff, and contributing to business development for public agency projects.

Manage civil engineering projects, mentor team members, collaborate on design for site development, utility systems, and roadway design.

Lead strategic growth and achieve financial goals for the Planning & Government Solutions Division. Develop and execute BD strategies, manage Regional BD Directors, drive pursuit and proposal efforts, expand market share across water, transportation, and government sectors, and strengthen client relationships. Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, and key client teams, ensure CRM pipeline accuracy, and represent BKF at industry events. Frequent travel across regions required.

Lead and manage large stormwater and water resources projects including design, hydraulic/hydrologic modeling, drainage and watershed planning, pump station and tank design, client relations, proposal and budget development, project staffing and mentoring of senior engineers and project managers.

The Structures Representative conducts independent analysis on technical work related to structures, manages contracts, and performs field inspections to ensure projects meet design and regulatory standards.