Professional Civil Engineer, Utilities & Infrastructure Design at TKDA

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Civil Engineering, Infrastructure, RailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer license in the State of Illinois (additional state registrations preferred)
Minimum of 5-10 years of progressive technical design experience with utility design and site design projects including domestic water systems, fire protection, sanitary sewer, stormwater management, industrial waste systems, and potable water design
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop construction plans and utility designs
Progressive and successful experience managing projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
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/or project management practices
Provide and lead Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil projects
Experience working with regulatory agencies, and knowledge of the permit application process with state and local government entities
Flexibility for up to 10% travel to conduct site visits, investigations, 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

Responsibilities

Lead comprehensive utility design and site design projects—from domestic water and fire protection systems to sanitary sewer and stormwater infrastructure
Work out of the Downers Grove, Illinois office as part of the Rail division, providing services for Class I, short-line, and commuter rail projects
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while growing project management skills and leading design efforts
Manage projects from conception through construction
Mentor newer team members
Take ownership of both technical and financial project aspects

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCAD Civil 3DUtility DesignSite DesignStormwater ManagementSanitary SewerDomestic Water SystemsFire ProtectionPotable Water DesignIndustrial Waste SystemsProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Professional Civil Engineer position?

The salary range is $91,950 - $117,800.

What is the work arrangement or location policy for this role?

The role is based out of the Downers Grove, Illinois office with a flexible hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office work Tuesday-Thursday and allowing work-from-home on Monday and Friday.

What are the key required skills and qualifications for this position?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer license in Illinois, 5-10 years of utility and site design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, project management experience, strong communication skills, mentoring ability, QAQC leadership, regulatory knowledge, and flexibility for up to 10% travel.

What is the company culture like at TKDA?

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm where employees own a piece of every project, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in the Rail division, mentor newer team members, and focus on growth in project management and leadership while maintaining hands-on engineering work.

What makes a strong candidate for this Professional Civil Engineer role?

A strong candidate is a licensed PE in Illinois with 5-10 years of progressive experience in utility design projects, proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, proven project management success, mentoring skills, QAQC leadership, regulatory experience, and readiness to lead design efforts and manage projects from conception through construction.

TKDA

Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions

About TKDA

TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.

444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters

1910Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

201-500Employees