Professional Engineer, Transportation - Airfield/Airport at TKDA

Bloomington, Minnesota, 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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Aviation, Transportation, Municipal InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment
Minimum of 5-10 years of design experience related to aviation, municipal, and/or transportation projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
Emerging interest or prior experience leading project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements
Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required
In possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Support design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
Manage the entire lifecycle of projects from conceptual design through construction
Contribute to the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements
Collaborate with a group of passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
Apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Civil EngineeringAirfield DesignAirport EngineeringRunway RehabilitationTaxiway DesignStormwater ManagementSite GradingDrainage DesignRoadway DesignUtilities DesignConstruction Cost EstimatingProject Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this Professional Engineer position?

The salary range is $95,000 - $116,000 per year for candidates with 5-10 years of related experience, and compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, registration as a Professional Engineer (or ability to obtain within 6 months), 5-10 years of design experience in aviation, municipal, or transportation projects, and proficiency in preparing plan sets, specifications, and cost estimates.

What is the company culture like at TKDA?

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned firm where every employee is an owner, and the 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration in a fast-paced environment while tackling diverse projects.

What makes a strong candidate for this Professional Engineer role?

A strong candidate has 5-10 years of experience in airfield/airport, transportation, municipal, or site development projects, emerging leadership in managing project scopes, schedules, and financials, plus preferred skills in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and FAA regulations.

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