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Professional Engineer, Civil - Highway Design

TKDA
Duluth, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026
TKDA’s experienced transportation team delivers innovative solutions that improve public safety and mobility. We are seeking a Professional Engineer, Civil with 5 years of related experience to join our growing team!

Our team understands the importance of a safe and efficient transportation infrastructure system. We bring decades of experience and diverse expertise to provide our clients with a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside a group of engineers, designers, and technicians who have established a reputation for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems for the Minnesota Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

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

Responsibilities

  • Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects
  • Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
  • Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects from preliminary design through construction
  • Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
  • Professional registration in the State of Minnesota
  • Minimum of 5 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience
  • Experience with CADD software
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; Ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
  • Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals
  • Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
  • Working knowledge of MnDOT design and plan standards


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.

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 4-10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, licensure, and responsibilities. Provided salary does not include additional compensation, such as TKDA's ESOP and bonus program.

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