Project Engineer - Plan Checking

Job Description

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

• Review civil 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 

• Review storm drain plans and hydrology/hydraulic calculations and reports for various compliance conditions 

• Review water, sewer and dry utility plans for various compliance conditions  

• Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses to check engineering calculations provided by applicants. 

• Resolve problems related to local city codes and city specifications in order to bring drawings and specifications into compliance 

• Coordinate with Surveyors regarding tentative maps and/or land development applications for conformance with agency standards (entitlement process)  

• Review and manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPs) and post-construction Stormwater Runoff Management Plans for various projects, and other functions to comply with State and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements   

• Review studies related to the Floodplain Management Program 

• Assist in establishing and/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  

• Other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible work in public works or a related setting.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, engineers, builders, inspectors, and the general public.  
• Must have the ability to communicate to train 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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