Rail Structural Engineer (Hybrid Schedule)

TKDA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 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 in Seattle is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with 5-12 years of experience to design rail-related facilities, from maintenance facilities to fueling stations. You will join the Rail Structural group, taking hands-on ownership from concept through construction and collaborating with in-house specialists.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers growth through its ESOP, a flexible hybrid schedule, travel up to 20%, and opportunities to lead projects and build client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• PE license in at least one state (or able to gain licensure within six months).
• 5-12 years of experience designing heavy industrial structural projects.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, RISA, and MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong ability to draft and assemble plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with proposals and technical reports.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% for project meetings, client visits, and site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Design new construction and repairs for rail-critical structures (facilities, fueling stations, bulk handling structures, admin buildings).
• Prepare design calculations, plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates as a technical expert.
• Perform construction observation and inspection to ensure designs are built as planned.
• Collaborate with Graduate Engineers and senior engineers, sharing expertise and learning.
• Develop and grow project management skills and take on more responsibility over time.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to travel up to 20%

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA

MS Office

Job description

TKDA in Seattle is seeking a Civil/Structural Engineer with 5-12 years of experience to design rail-related facilities, from maintenance facilities to fueling stations. You will join the Rail Structural group, taking hands-on ownership from concept through construction and collaborating with in-house specialists.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers growth through its ESOP, a flexible hybrid schedule, travel up to 20%, and opportunities to lead projects and build client relationships.