Senior Professional Engineer, Civil/Site Design at TKDA

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Education, Municipal Infrastructure, Corporate DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer license in the State of Minnesota or Illinois
Minimum of ten years of progressive technical design experience with site development projects including site layouts, site grading, roadway design, utility design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access, stormwater management, and site permitting
Minimum of five years of progressive and successful experience managing projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
Minimum of two years of business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
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 FEMA, DOT, DNR, and state/local government entities
Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop site designs
Flexibility for limited overnight travel to conduct 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

Leading project teams
Mentoring junior engineers
Working directly with clients on everything from preliminary design through construction
Tackling stormwater management, designing utility infrastructure, or managing corporate campus development
Collaborating with Market Managers to build client relationships (seller-doer approach)
Developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, and delivering client presentations

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Civil EngineeringSite LayoutSite GradingRoadway DesignUtility DesignStormwater ManagementSite PermittingProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient CommunicationProposal Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Senior Professional Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

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

You'll work out of the Downers Grove, Illinois office in a hybrid environment with Tuesday-Thursday in office and Monday & Friday work from home.

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

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer license in Minnesota or Illinois, 10+ years in site development design including stormwater and utilities, 5+ years managing projects, 2+ years in business development, AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, and mentoring skills.

What is the company culture like at TKDA?

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned firm where you'll own a piece of every project, follow a 'seller-doer' approach with authentic client partnerships, lead project teams, mentor juniors, and enjoy variety in projects from renewable energy to municipal infrastructure.

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

A strong candidate has 10+ years in civil site design, 5+ years managing projects, business development success, PE license in MN or IL, AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency, mentoring experience, and regulatory knowledge with agencies like FEMA and DOT.

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