Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Site Design

TKDA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; 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, WA is seeking a Senior Professional Civil Engineer with 10+ years of progressive design and project leadership across transit, industrial, higher education, commercial, and municipal markets. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and partner with clients from concept development through construction.

This seller-doer firm emphasizes balance with a hybrid work environment (Tue–Thu in office; Mon & Fri WFH).

Qualifications

• PE license in Washington or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive design experience with site development projects.
• Minimum of five years of progressive and successful project management experience.
• Minimum of two years of business development experience.
• Ability to apply written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals.
• Experience with regulatory agencies and permit processes.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Flexibility for limited overnight travel.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and professionals.
• Partner with clients from concept development through construction.
• Collaborate with Market Managers to strengthen client relationships while delivering high-quality solutions.
• Support transportation, industrial, higher education, commercial, and municipal projects.

Skills

PE license

Project leadership

Business development

Client communication

Mentoring

Proposal development

Presentation skills

Team coaching

Education

Washington PE license or reciprocity

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

At our 100% employee-owned engineering firm, you'll actually own a piece of every project you help deliver. We're looking for a Senior Professional Civil Engineer with over 10 years of experience who enjoys working on a diverse range of projects across the Transit and Transportation, Industrial, Higher Education, Commercial, and Municipal markets.

You’ll work out of our Seattle, Washington office, leading multidisciplinary project teams, mentoring junior engineers, and partnering directly with clients from concept development through construction. One day you might be supporting a major transit facility improvement, the next you're designing site infrastructure for a renewable energy project, academic campus, industrial facility, or municipal development.

We follow a "seller-doer" approach, which means you'll collaborate with our Market Managers to strengthen client relationships while focusing on what you do best: delivering high-quality engineering solutions and leading successful projects. No pressure to be a full-time salesperson, just authentic client partnerships built through technical expertise and trusted service.

Hybrid Work Environment:

Tuesday - Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Washington or ability to obtain Washington licensure through reciprocity.
• 10+ years of progressive technical design experience with site development projects including site layouts, site grading, roadway design, utility design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access, stormwater management, and site permitting.
• Minimum of five years of progressive and successful experience managing projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
• Minimum of two years of business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities.
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, and delivering client presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards, quality control, and project management practices.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies and knowledge of permit application processes involving local jurisdictions, WSDOT, transit agencies, FEMA, Ecology, and other state and local government entities.
• Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop site designs.
• Flexibility for limited overnight travel to conduct on-site consultations, participate in project meetings, or attend business development and industry events.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Active professional registration or the ability to obtain registrations in additional states, with a preference for California, Minnesota, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
• Prior management and site design experience for private commercial and industrial developers.
• Prior management and site design experience for transit facilities, transportation infrastructure, and public sector projects.
• Experience supporting agencies such as Sound Transit, King County Metro, Community Transit, WSDOT, or local municipalities is preferred.
• Prior management and site design experience for renewable energy (solar and/or wind) infrastructure and facilities.

$120,000 - $179,000 a year

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 10 - 20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Individuals who have greater experience and higher compensation expectations are encouraged to apply.

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.