Senior Transportation Design Lead Highway Projects Hybrid

TKDA

Duluth (MN)

Hybrid

USD 108,000 - 151,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan
401(k) Match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Paid Time Off

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer (Technical Design Lead) in Duluth, MN. This role involves leading complex highway design projects, ensuring high-quality infrastructure solutions that enhance community connectivity. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, including strong mentoring and technical delivery skills.

Flexible work arrangements are available, with competitive salary ranging from $108,000 to $151,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).
  • Minimum 10+ years of progressive highway design experience.
  • Experience mentoring or providing technical oversight to engineering staff.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical design delivery for complex highway projects.
  • Serve as a technical expert and establish design standards.
  • Mentor and develop less experienced engineers.

Skills

Geometric design
Corridor modeling
Plan development
Technical leadership
Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
MicroStation
OpenRoads Designer

Job description

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer (Technical Design Lead) in Duluth, MN. This role involves leading complex highway design projects, ensuring high-quality infrastructure solutions that enhance community connectivity. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, including strong mentoring and technical delivery skills.

Flexible work arrangements are available, with competitive salary ranging from $108,000 to $151,000 based on experience. Comprehensive benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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