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We are proud to be recognized with the Great Place to Work certification for the second year in a row.\nWe’re seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager with expertise in land development to support and guide our Sacramento team. This role is ideal for a California licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience. The right candidate will mentor junior staff, guide complex site development projects, and support overall project delivery. You’ll collaborate with project managers and production teams to deliver grading, drainage, utility, and other civil designs, helping shape BKF’s continued leadership in land development across the region.\nResponsibilities\nLead technical delivery of small to medium land development projects, ensuring high-quality design and execution\nSupport financial management activities including budgeting, invoicing, and monthly billing\nSupervise, mentor, and support the career development of engineering staff\nPlan and organize project tasks; delegate assignments and coordinate team efforts effectively\nServe as professional-in-charge, making final decisions and consulting on complex technical issues\nManage grading, drainage, and utility design (water and sewer) for site development projects\nOversee preparation of reports, master planning studies, specifications, and cost estimates\nEnsure quality control (QA/QC) and identify out-of-scope services to maintain project integrity\nCollaborate with design teams and provide cross-team training and technical support\nPrepare proposals including scope, schedule, and fee estimates for new and ongoing projects\nAct as primary client contact; attend project meetings and manage sub-consultants\nApply knowledge of federal, state, and local standards to ensure regulatory compliance\nSupport business development through cross-selling services and identifying new opportunities\n\nRequirements\n\nB.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program (required)\n7+ years of progressive experience delivering land development projects, including residential and commercial subdivisions, site design, utilities, roadways, and public works\nProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license in the State of California (required)\nAdvanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or comparable civil design platforms\nDemonstrated expertise in grading, drainage, utility coordination, and land development infrastructure\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences such as clients, subcontractors, and across teams\nMentor and support junior engineers through hands-on training, technical oversight, and clear communication\nPhysical 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.\nWork 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.\n\nBenefits\n\nThe typical base salary range for this position is $113,300.00 - $157,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.\nCompetitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.\nGenerous paid time off packages.\n9 Paid Holidays.\nFlexible schedules.\nEducation reimbursement, Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.\nBKF offers competitive and award-winning benefits and perks. To learn more click here.\nBKF 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.\nBKF 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. 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With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.\nAt 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.\nWe’re seeking a Civil Infrastructure Engineering Manager with expertise in land development to support and guide our Sacramento team. This role is ideal for a California licensed Professional Engineer with 7+ years of experience. The right candidate will mentor junior staff, guide complex site development projects, and support overall project delivery. 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