Professional Engineer, Traffic Engineering

TKDA; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA is hiring a Traffic Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to advance urban mobility projects. You will observe traffic data, evaluate intersections, and develop designs for traffic signals, lighting, and signing.

The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and a hybrid in-office/remote schedule. The position requires a Civil Engineering degree, PE licensure or six-month timeline to obtain, and hands-on experience with CADD tools and traffic analysis software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 5–8 years of related experience is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Minnesota or ability to obtain within six months.
• Experience with roundabouts, traffic signals, and construction staging preferred.
• Proficient with CADD software and MS Office applications, plus strong written/verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related design and plan development for corridors and intersections.
• Perform analyses using simulation and modeling software.
• Produce plans, specifications and cost estimates for projects.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians on transportation systems for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership / team meetings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join TKDA as a Traffic Engineer (5 - 10 Years Experience) and shape the future of urban mobility. With us, you’ll develop innovative solutions to real-world transportation challenges, enhancing the safety and efficiency of our infrastructure. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!

As a member of our team, you work alongside a group of engineers, designers, and technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

You will be responsible for observing and collecting traffic data, performing intersection evaluations, completing traffic and corridor studies, and conducting analyses using simulation and modeling software. You will also be responsible for preparing preliminary and final designs and developing construction plans for traffic signals, lighting, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, and signing/striping.

For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified candidate who currently resides or plans to relocate within a regular commuting distance of our office.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting).
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software.
• Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 5 to 8 years of related experience.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Experience or interest in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting.
• Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations.

Preferred Qualifications

• PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
• Previous Design‑Build experience.
• Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives.
• Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling.
• Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.).
• Previous Project Management and Business Development experience.

$87,900 - $130,000 a year

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.

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.