Engineering Manager - Civil Land Development

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 a Civil Infrastructure, Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Land Development Civil Infrastructure design to lead our growing team in Newport Beach. This role is ideal for a California licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience who thrives in mentoring junior staff, guiding complex site development efforts, and supporting project delivery across residential, commercial, and public works projects. You’ll work closely with experienced project managers and technical teams to deliver grading, drainage, utility, and roadway designs. Helping shape BKF’s continued leadership in land development across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution
• Support financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing
• Supervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff
• Plan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively
• Serve as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues
• Manage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects
• Oversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity
• Collaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support
• Prepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects
• Act as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants
• Apply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance
• Support business development through cross-selling services and identifying new opportunities

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent (required)
• 7+ years of experience in land development, including site development, design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works projects
• Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or similar design software)
• Strong technical background in complete streets, multimodal design, and roadway or transit infrastructure projects

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 $113,000.00 - $157,00.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
• 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.
• 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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