Professional Engineer, Structural - Commercial & Industrial Facilities

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual incentive plan with discretionary bonuses

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded from company profits

Paid time off based on professional experience and eight paid holidays

Job summary

TKDA, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking a Professional Structural Engineer to lead multidisciplinary projects and mentor engineers. The role involves collaboration with various professionals and spans projects throughout Wisconsin and nationally.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and 5-12 years of relevant experience. The position offers a hybrid work environment, immediate health benefits, and a 401(k) match among other perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer with 5-12 years of experience designing buildings and building type structures.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary projects and mentor developing engineers.
• Collaborate with professionals on projects across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and nationally.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and marketing efforts.

Skills

Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Revit

Strong working knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and precast concrete design

Strong effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to travel up to 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis

Professional Engineer with 5-12 years of experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Professional Structural Engineer

At TKDA, a 100% employee‑owned engineering firm, you will actually own a piece of every structure you help bring to life. We are looking for a Professional Structural Engineer ready to tackle exciting challenges, from industrial facilities to educational buildings, mining structures to commercial developments.

Key Responsibilities

You will lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor developing engineers, build relationships with clients, and contribute to business development through proposal writing and marketing efforts. You will collaborate with Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural professionals on projects that span Wisconsin, Minnesota, and across the country.

Hybrid Work Environment

Tuesday – Thursday in office | Monday & Friday work from home

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer with 5-12 years of experience designing buildings and building type structures, and preparing plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of steel, cast‑in‑place concrete, masonry, and precast concrete design.
• Extensive experience working in a team environment and coordinating structural designs with multi‑discipline teams.
• Strong, effective verbal and written communication skills with project team members and clients.
• Proven ability to follow design standards and quality assurance procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 20% for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections, etc. (much of this travel is local to the client’s area).

Advantageous Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced structural engineering professionals (e.g., EIT, recent PE).
• Ability to effectively respond to and manage client communications and relationships.
• Previous business development experience, including preparation of proposals and fee estimates.

Salary

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 5-15 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual incentive plan with discretionary bonuses.
• HSA contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan.
• 401(k) match.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded from company profits.
• Paid time off based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year.

EEO Statement

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.

Visa Policy

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 H1B, F1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.