BKF Engineers

Build projects that keep communities moving. 🏗️👷♀️ BKF's Construction Management team is growing, and we're looking for professionals who are ready to make an impact on transportation, water, and public infrastructure projects across the West. Whether you're early in your career or bring years of experience, you'll find opportunities to work alongside talented teams, build lasting client relationships, and help deliver projects that shape the communities we serve. Ready for your next opportunity? Explore our open positions and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gKBgp9Hx #BKF #ConstructionManagement #Hiring

As communities face increasing challenges such as aging infrastructure, climate risks, changing regulations, and funding constraints, building resilience remains a top priority.    BKF welcomes Michael Yaffe, AICP, PP, GISP, ENV SP, as he introduces our new Resilience and Adaptation Planning Practice, designed to enhance our support for public agencies, utilities, developers, and institutions in preparing for the future via integrated planning, funding strategies, and implementation assistance. This practice combines expertise in resilience planning, hazard mitigation, climate adaptation, GIS-based risk assessment, grant strategies, and multidisciplinary teamwork to help clients transform complex issues into practical solutions.    BKF sees resilience not just as preparation for future disruptions, but as making smarter decisions today to foster stronger, more resilient, and sustainable communities in the long term. Discover how our new Practice helps clients go from vision to action: https://lnkd.in/gMwpUnMR #BKF #Resilience #FutureReady

Congratulations to Adam Brown, PE, on being elected Chair of the Northern California Pipeline Users Group (PUG) Board of Directors for the 2026–2028 term. As one of our BKF Water Area Leads, Adam brings extensive experience delivering complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout California. His election builds on the prior 6 years of service he has served on the PUG Board and reflects the trust and respect he has earned among industry peers and his ongoing commitment to advancing collaboration and technical excellence across the pipeline community. Congratulations, Adam, on this well-deserved achievement! We're excited to see you help lead Northern California PUG as the organization continues to connect utility owners and industry professionals. #BKF #NorthernCalifornia #WaterInfrastructure

BKF, the ENR West 2026 California Design Firm of the Year, welcomes Matthew Gollan, PE, CCM, MBA to our Transportation Construction Management team as SoCal Practice Lead. With more than 20 years of experience in construction management, civil engineering, and executive leadership, Matthew has built a career delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects across California. From highway, bridge, rail and transit to port, marine, and aviation projects, he has led multidisciplinary teams and overseen programs representing more than $1 billion in construction value. Known for his collaborative leadership style and strong relationships with transportation agencies throughout Southern California, Matthew is passionate about helping clients successfully deliver projects while building high-performing teams along the way. Please join us in welcoming Matthew to BKF. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fr20NI #BKF #TransportationCM #NewHire

Expand your AEC network with at SMPS Sacramento's Marketing & Business Development Speed Networking event next week. BKF’s Teri Taylor will join fellow marketing and business development professionals for one-on-one conversations focused on career growth, relationship building, and business development strategies. SMPS is bringing together a strong network of Northern California's leading AEC marketing and business development professionals, creating valuable opportunities to connect with experienced industry leaders. We're excited for Teri, a Sacramento native, to share her perspective and draw on over a decade of experience in the NorCal AEC industry. See you there! #SMPSSacramento #Marketing #BusinessDevelopment #AEC

Restoring wetlands and strengthening resilience.   BKF joined the County of Marin to celebrate the completion and ribbon cutting of the Bolinas Wye Wetland Restoration Project, an important investment in environmental resilience and community safety. Our team provided construction management and inspection services to help deliver this complex project, supporting coordination, environmental compliance, and construction through completion.   The project restores the historic wetlands and floodplain of Lewis Gulch Creek, improves habitats for sensitive wildlife, strengthens resilience to sea level rise, and enhances public safety through the realignment of Olema Bolinas Road and the construction of a new bridge.    Congratulations to the Marin County Parks and Public Works Department, and thank you to the Wildlife Conservation Board, California State Coastal Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, and local partners whose collaboration made this project possible.  Heidi Nelkie #BKF #MarinCounty #NorCalResilience

Please join us in welcoming Damon Burns, PLS, to BKF as our new Survey Manager. Damon brings more than 25 years of experience leading survey teams and supporting infrastructure, land development, and public works projects throughout Northern California. His background includes managing field crews, building strong client relationships, and delivering high-quality survey solutions from planning through construction. His leadership, technical expertise, and commitment to collaboration make him a great addition to our Survey team. Welcome to BKF, Damon!

Another win for Oakland heritage! The Leimert Bridge Seismic Retrofit has officially won BOTH the APWA NorCal Project of the Year Award for Historical Restoration/Preservation and the ASCE Golden Gate Branch 2026 Outstanding Historic Renovation Project Award! Huge congratulations to the City of Oakland and the incredible engineering team at Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc.. We at Merrill Morris Partners were honored to serve as landscape architects for this landmark project. Our team provided planting design, environmental permitting, and construction support to ensure the bridge seamlessly integrates into its beautiful, historic canyon setting. Here’s to preserving history while building a resilient future! Team: City of Oakland Biggs Cardosa Associates, Inc. BKF Engineers GPA Consulting PARIKH Consultants, Inc. MMP Principal Project Executive: Cathy Merrill MMP Project Manager: John Potis #OaklandLandmarks #LandscapeArchitecture #HistoricalRestoration #APWAAwards #ASCEAwards #BridgeDesign #BayAreaInfrastructure #MerrillMorrisPartners

Building great communities starts with building great teams. 🚆🛣️ BKF is growing our Transportation team and looking for professionals who want to make a lasting impact. Whether your expertise is in transportation planning, design, engineering, construction management, technical leadership, or project delivery, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful infrastructure projects that shape the communities we serve. If you're looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Explore our open positions and apply here: https://bit.ly/4peQIAg

BKF welcomes Heidi Nelkie as Vice President of Business Development, Infrastructure Solutions. Heidi joins BKF at a pivotal time for the firm as we continue to grow our capabilities and strengthen partnerships across the Western United States. In this role, she will focus on strengthening client relationships and supporting strategic growth across our Infrastructure Solutions Division. With more than 25 years of experience working alongside public agencies, transportation providers, and community stakeholders, Heidi brings a collaborative approach to building partnerships and helping clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges. Her leadership reflects BKF's continued commitment to delivering integrated solutions that create lasting value for the communities we serve. Please join us in welcoming Heidi to BKF! Read more about Heidi here: https://bit.ly/44noj1E #TeamBKF #Infrastructure #NewHire