Project Engineer - Traffic

BKF is a multi-service infrastructure consulting firm providing civil engineering and surveying services across California, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. With offices throughout California and the Portland area, BKF has served transportation, water resources, land development, government, and federal clients for over 110 years.

At 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.

We’re seeking a Traffic Project Engineer to join our team in San Jose. The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical foundation in traffic engineering, signal design, and traffic planning. This role involves independently applying standard engineering principles to a variety of traffic projects, including signalized intersections, corridor studies, traffic impact analyses, and multimodal transportation improvements. Candidates should be confident performing traffic-related roadway design (signals, traffic control, signing, striping) with an emphasis in complete streets and/or planning studies with minimal supervision while working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and coordination of traffic engineering projects including signal design, pavement marking/striping, signage, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), ADA curb ramps, and multimodal corridor improvements
• Preparation of traffic signal plans, signal timing, and traffic control designs using industry-standard tools such as Civil 3D, SignCAD, AGI 32, and AutoTURN
• Conduct traffic forecasting and modeling analyses and Vehicle-Miles Traveled assessments using CUBE, TransCAD, or other Travel Demand Management (TDM) or Activity-Based Models (ABM) software
• Assess traffic operations using Cubic Synchro/SimTraffic and develop signal timings
• Support traffic planning and analysis, including Traffic Impact Studies, Vision Zero initiatives, Active Transportation Plans, Circulation Elements, and Area Specific Plans
• Prepare construction specifications, quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and Requests for Information (RFIs) for traffic-related projects
• Apply Federal, State, and local codes, standards, and Caltrans requirements to traffic design and planning projects
• Develop conceptual design alternatives and feasibility studies for traffic signal and corridor improvements
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders, including public agencies, consultants, and community groups, throughout the project lifecycle
• Support project scheduling, permitting, and construction oversight as needed

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET accredited program
• 3+ years of experience in traffic engineering, with emphasis on signal design, traffic planning, traffic control, and corridor studies
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with SignCAD, AGI 32, and Cubic Synchro/SimTraffic is highly desirable
• EIT, PE, or TE certification preferred; candidates with professional licensures will be prioritized
• Knowledge of traffic modeling and forecasting techniques with CUBE, TransCAD, or other TDM-related software
• Experience with traffic planning studies, such as Traffic Impact Studies, Vision Zero, and Active Transportation Plans
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, public agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders

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 $99,000.00 - $135,000.00, 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.

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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