Professional Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA in Bloomington, MN, seeks a Professional Engineer, Civil with 5+ years of highway design experience to join our transportation team. You will work on design calculations, plans, and mentor teammates to deliver safe, efficient transportation infrastructure.

The role offers a flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) within a collaborative, employee-owned firm that provides comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in transportation/highway design.
• Professional registration as a civil engineer in Minnesota.
• Minimum 5 years of highway design and related transportation experience.
• Experience with CAD software (CADD).
• Strong written/verbal communication; ability to write technical proposals, specs, and reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations and plans for highway design projects.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Oversee projects from preliminary design through construction.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members.

Skills

Highway design experience

CADD software

Interpersonal communication

Proposals & reports writing

Microsoft Office

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional engineer license (Minnesota)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

TKDA’s experienced transportation team delivers innovative solutions that improve public safety and mobility. We are seeking a Professional Engineer, Civil with 5+ years of related experience to join our growing team!

Our team understands the importance of a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure system. We bring decades of experience and diverse expertise to provide our clients with a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design.

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

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days 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

• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects from preliminary design through construction
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design.
• Professional registration in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum of 5 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience.
• Experience with CADD software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; Ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
• Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals.
• Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals.
• Working knowledge of MnDOT design and plan standards.

$89,900 - $118,600 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 4-10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, licensure, and responsibilities. Provided salary does not include additional compensation, such as TKDA’s ESOP and bonus program.

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

Duluth, MN - $85,400 - $112,700

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.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.