Graduate Design Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway to join our expanding Highway team in Bloomington. You’ll work with engineers, designers, and technicians on complex transportation projects from concept through final design, focusing on safety, mobility, and sustainability.

This hybrid position offers collaboration, mentorship, and a path to professional licensure. Responsibilities include assisting highway design, producing plans and cost estimates, and using MicroStation/OpenRoads

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent.
• Experience supporting highway design or transportation projects.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles and cross sections.
• Contribute to production of preliminary and final plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Utilize MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam and MS Office to support design.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree in civil engineering

EIT certification or progress toward within 6 months

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking a Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway to join our growing team!

TKDA’s experienced Highway team delivers innovative solutions that improve public safety and mobility.

You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians in the design of complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems including geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design for state, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for sustainability, cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together!

Hybrid Work Environment

Tues-Thu in-office | Mon/Fri WFH

This is an evergreen posting designed to identify and engage with talent for potential future opportunities. While we may not have an immediate opening for this position, we encourage qualified individuals to apply for consideration as needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections and other related infrastructure projects
• Contribute to the production of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Utilize related software to support design and project needs (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience supporting highway design and/or other transportation design projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active EIT certification or actively attaining EIT within 6 months of employment
• Master’s degree in civil engineering
• Previous experience or formal training with MicroStation, Openroads Designer
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications

$74,700 - $90,300 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0-4 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

In addition to Bloomington, you can find the salary ranges for the following office:

Duluth: $71,000 - $85,800

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

Pre-Employment Screening

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.