Design Engineer

Join Our Team At BKF Engineers!

Be part of our innovative Land Development team in Portland, Oregon, as a Design Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects that will enhance your skills and support your professional growth. We’re seeking a passionate, curious, and technically skilled engineers with a strong interest in land development. At BKF, you’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience while contributing to impactful designs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• 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, 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
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with great listening skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• EIT or FE certification is preferred
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus!

Benefits

• The typical base salary range for this position is $72,200.00 - $91,400.00 annualized depending upon 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
• 14 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid sick days, 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

Workplace Awards:

• We’re proud to be a 2024 - 2025 "Great Place To Work" certified company!
• BKF Engineers wins Zweig Group’s 2023 Trifecta Award
• Zweig "Best Firms to Work For" Top 100 in the U.S. 2023
• Bay Area News Group "Top Work Place” for 7 years in a row!
• "Best Firm to Work for North Bay" North Bay Business Journal for 8 years

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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