Railroad Civil Engineer – Site Design & Project Lead

TKDA; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 102,580 - 131,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TKDA in Downers Grove, Illinois, seeks a Professional Engineer for their Railroad Services team. This role involves leading site design for industrial facilities while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to construction, mentor junior staff, and support business growth through client engagement. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license are required.

The position offers a hybrid work model and extensive health benefits, including medical and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in civil/site design and utility infrastructure.
• Experience in railroad-related projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead site design for industrial facilities.
• Oversee utility design including various water systems.
• Prepare design documents and cost estimates.
• Manage multi-disciplinary projects from concept through construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.
• Support business development through client engagement.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois

Job description

TKDA in Downers Grove, Illinois, seeks a Professional Engineer for their Railroad Services team. This role involves leading site design for industrial facilities while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will manage projects from concept to construction, mentor junior staff, and support business growth through client engagement. A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license are required.

The position offers a hybrid work model and extensive health benefits, including medical and 401(k) matching.