Regional Lead, Civil Engineer – Bridge & Structures

Role Overview

• Develop project proposals, including scope, schedule, and budget; build project teams; lead project interviews; negotiate terms and conditions; and develop and maintain client and partner relationships
• Train engineers in the development of construction/contract documents (PS&E), technical studies and reports, and supporting calculations and documentation
• Perform construction site visits and provide construction support engineering services, including responding to contractor RFIs and reviewing shop submittals
• Lead bridge preventative maintenance-based projects, including inspections when applicable
• Coordinate with civil engineering discipline leads, engineers, surveyors, environmental planners, consultant partners, client agencies, and other stakeholders
• Manage and track time and key performance indicators across multiple deadlines and demands
• Communicate complex ideas clearly and professionally in written and spoken form across multiple organizations, agencies, and disciplines, recognizing that communication reflects local competency, the broader business, and professional standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering is required, and Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
• California Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• 16+ years of progressive experience in structural/bridge design and project management
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within large, multi-disciplinary capital project environments involving public and private organizations and multiple oversight agencies
• Experience developing construction/contract documents (PS&E), technical studies, reports, and supporting calculations
• Competency using bridge-specific finite element analysis, section analysis, design, post-processing, and related software
• Familiarity with bridge design safety code requirements, including AASHTO LRFD
• Familiarity with seismic design concepts

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 $205,000.00
• $240,000.00, 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.