Civil Engineering Assistant Jobs in Riverside, CA

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering 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’re seeking an Civil Infrastructure, Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Transportation and Civil Infrastructure to provide technical leadership across our Newport Beach office. This role is ideal for a California P.E. licensed engineer with 6+ years of experience who thrives in mentoring teams, guiding complex design efforts, and supporting project delivery across multimodal transportation initiatives. You’ll work closely with experienced project managers and technical staff to deliver roadway, highway, and transit infrastructure projects - helping shape BKF’s continued leadership in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design efforts for transportation projects including complete streets, multimodal corridors, bike/pedestrian facilities, transit centers, wildlife crossings, retaining walls, and highway improvements
• Plan and organize project delivery, delegate tasks, and make final decisions as the professional in responsible charge
• Ensure compliance with Caltrans, federal, and local agency design standards
• Perform quality control reviews and support QA/QC implementation across projects
• Mentor engineering staff in roadway design, active transportation, and stormwater integration
• Coordinate with stakeholders, right-of-way specialists, and permitting agencies to meet complex project requirements
• Assist with proposal development, including scopes of work, schedules, and fee estimates
• Support business development efforts and cross-sell BKF services to regional clients
• Attend project meetings and represent BKF with clients, agencies, and stakeholders
• Manage sub-consultant coordination and contribute to budget oversight and billing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license highly preferred; out-of-state PE will be considered
• Minimum 6 years of experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery
• Strong technical background in complete streets, multimodal design, and transit-oriented infrastructure
• Familiarity with Caltrans, FHWA, CPUC, UPRR, and local agency standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and project management tools
• Proven ability to mentor engineering staff, lead technical teams, and coordinate with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel between BKF offices and project sites as needed

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 $113,300.00 - $157,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• BKF pays multiple of the premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage and 50% for your dependents.
• Generous vacation and sick time packages.
• 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 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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