Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Transportation - Highway Design

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Professional Engineer / Project Manager in Milwaukee to lead the design of complex transportation infrastructure systems. This role involves working closely with clients and team members, managing projects effectively, and navigating the development process. The position fosters collaboration in a hybrid work setting.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in civil engineering, a Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin, and substantial experience in highway design. Comprehensive benefits and an employee-owned culture await you at TKDA.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of highway design and plan development experience.
• Strong knowledge of project development process.
• Ability to write detailed proposals and reports.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of engineers and technicians.
• Prepare reports and specifications.
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in transportation

Professional Engineer registration in Wisconsin

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

As a Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design. This position will report to the Highway Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market.

We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating and maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for 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: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Responsibilities

• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with the Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services; contribute to the creation of annual business/market development plans
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Deliver profitable projects efficiently
• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on the team
• Travel may be required for client meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
• Minimum of 5-10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• 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)
• Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 Wisconsin DOT design and plan standards
• Professional registration in 2 or more states

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.

Pre-Employment Screening and Notices

• 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.

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.

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 5-10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.