Design Engineer
$76.6k - $101.97kBKF Engineers
Overview
We are hiring Design Engineers - Land Development to work out of our Bay Area Offices. We are looking for Design Engineers who can apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria using their education, experience and judgment. You will provide assistance to the Project Engineers and Project Managers in preparing defined elements of project designs, collaborate with and support the team of engineers, drafters, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments. Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Project Design for Site Development
- Grading and Drainage Plans
- Utility Systems for Water and Sewer
- Report Preparation and Master Planning Studies
- Preparation of specifications and cost estimates
- Projects include Residential, Commercial, Mixed-use, Roadway, Highway and Public Works projects
Requirements
- 0 - 3 years of experience in site development and design of residential and/or commercial subdivisions, utility systems, roadways, and public works
- B.S in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent required
- EIT/ FE certification preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus
- Strong communication skills
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 Salary range for this position is anticipated to be $76,600.00 - $101,970.00. This may vary depending on skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is an hourly 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.
Seniority level
- Entry level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Design
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