Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation

At TKDA, our Roadway & Utilities team is at the forefront of maintaining and improving Minnesota’s infrastructure.

As a Professional Civil Engineer, you will support & lead impactful projects that enhance community connectivity and safety. You will lead design and project coordination throughout the full cycle of a variety of roadway and municipal projects from feasibility studies, initial design, final design to supervising construction of design. Projects include roadway design, traffic analysis, pavement management, utilities coordination, and transportation planning for both urban and rural roadways.

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!

Any travel would be related to site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area.

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

• Lead design for Roadway & Utilities / Municipal projects
• Lead projects to improve the infrastructure of MN communities
• Work with regulatory agencies, and knowledge of the permit application process with FEMA, DOT, DNR, and state / local government entities
• 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
• Optimize planning, design, and construction activities to control costs and mitigate risks
• Collaborate with the Civil Group Manager, Market Managers, and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering.
• Contribute to the development of marketing plans
• Cultivate and maintain relations with clients and agency representatives
• Track prospective opportunities
• Deliver client presentations
• Travel for site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota
• Minimum of 5 -10 years of related experience supporting design and inspection for roadways, highways, sidewalks, utilities and/or other municipal projects
• Strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
• Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop concept plans, grading plans, and designs
• Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil projects
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

• Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa
• Experience in utilities coordination related to design, location verification and relocation

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*

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. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.