Project Engineer - Plan Checking

BKF Engineers

$105K — $128K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
  • At least 5 years of relevant public works experience.
  • Strong communication skills for interaction with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to train others effectively in codes and policies.
  • Willingness to travel 10-30% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering plans for compliance with standards and regulations.
  • Evaluate grading, drainage, and storm drain plans for various conditions.
  • Analyze water, sewer and utility plans for regulatory conformity.
  • Perform engineering calculations to verify applicant submissions.
  • Resolve local code and specification issues during plan reviews.
  • Coordinate with surveyors on land development applications.
  • Manage compliance with Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans and NPDES requirements.
  • Assist in policy updates related to construction codes and train staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries with profit sharing and 401k options.
  • Generous paid time off and 9 paid holidays annually.
  • Flexible work schedules available.
  • Educational reimbursement for ongoing professional development.
  • Paid annual dues for professional membership organizations.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Project Engineer to join our Government Services team in Vallejo. In this role, you will review and evaluate engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and supporting documents submitted for a wide range of public and private development projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in civil engineering principles and a thorough understanding of design standards, regulatory requirements, and permitting processes.

Responsibilities
  • Review civil engineering improvement plans to ensure conformance with agency standards, ordinances, project conditions of approval, and industry practice
  • Review grading and drainage plans for various compliance conditions
  • Review storm drain plans and hydrology/hydraulic calculations and reports for various compliance conditions
  • Review water, sewer and dry utility plans for various compliance conditions
  • Perform complex engineering calculations and analyses to check engineering calculations provided by applicants.
  • Resolve problems related to local city codes and city specifications in order to bring drawings and specifications into compliance
  • Coordinate with Surveyors regarding tentative maps and/or land development applications for conformance with agency standards (entitlement process)
  • Review and manage Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPs) and post-construction Stormwater Runoff Management Plans for various projects, and other functions to comply with State and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements
  • Review studies related to the Floodplain Management Program
  • Assist in establishing and/or revising departmental policies due to changes in methods of construction or field applications of codes; Trains staff in application of new codes, policies, and procedures
  • Other related duties as assigned

Requirements
  • Bachelor's of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible work in public works or a related setting.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing with architects, engineers, builders, inspectors, and the general public.
  • Must have the ability to communicate to train staff.
  • Role requires 10-30% of travel time


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 $105,000.00- $128,000.00, annualized depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. This is a salary position paid biweekly.
  • Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
  • Generous paid time off packages.
  • 9 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.

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