Civil Engineer – Traffic/Transportation

BKF Engineers

. Design and coordinate transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $99,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transportation engineering with a focus on roadway design, traffic engineering, and compliance with relevant codes and standards. Proficient in project delivery and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and public agencies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Traffic Engineering DesignAutoCAD Civil 3D ProficiencyGeometric Design PlansEIT CertificationCollaboration with Public Agencies

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Hard Skills

Transportation Infrastructure DesignTraffic Control DesignPavement Marking/StripingQuantity TakeoffsCost EstimationGrading and Drainage PlansStormwater Management PlansSignal DesignMultimodal Corridor ImprovementsADA Compliance

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationEffective Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

SignCADAGI 32SynchroSimtraffic

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT Certification

Industry Keywords

Caltrans StandardsFederal and State CodesComplete StreetsGreen InfrastructureTransportation Utility Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and coordinate transportation infrastructure projects including roadways, corridors, roundabouts, curbs, retaining walls, overpasses, transit facilities, and ADA curb ramps
Design and coordinate traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, and multimodal corridor improvements
Prepare geometric design plans and profiles in compliance with Caltrans, local, and regional standards
Develop grading, drainage, and stormwater management plans for transportation corridors
Design transportation-related utility systems and coordinate with public agencies and utility providers
Develop quantity takeoffs and cost estimates
Integrate multimodal and sustainable design elements such as complete streets, green infrastructure, and ADA compliance
Apply Federal, State (e.g. Caltrans), City, and County codes
Prepare conceptual design studies and alternatives analyses for roadway and multimodal improvements
Support project delivery from planning and design through construction support
Work alongside project managers and multidisciplinary teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in traffic/transportation engineering, with a focus on the design and development of roadway systems, multimodal corridors, roundabouts, curbs, signal design, signing/striping, traffic control, transit facilities, etc.
B.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited program
Must be proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with SignCAD, AGI 32, or Synchro/Simtraffic is highly desirable
EIT certification is highly preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners, including public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders
Occasional travel required between BKF offices and client site
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
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

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Profit sharing
401k
Generous paid time off packages
9 Paid Holidays
Flexible schedules
Education reimbursement
Paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations
Competitive and award-winning benefits and perks