Senior Professional Engineer, Civil/Site Design at TKDA

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Renewable Energy, Food Processing, Education, Municipal InfrastructureIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer license in the State of Minnesota
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 as a project manager
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 LayoutsSite GradingRoadway DesignUtility DesignStormwater ManagementSite PermittingProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Relations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid work environment requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Thursday, with work-from-home options on Monday and Friday.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Professional Engineer license in Minnesota, at least 10 years of site development design experience, 5 years managing projects, 2 years of business development, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

What does the company culture emphasize?

The firm is 100% employee-owned, follows a 'seller-doer' approach with authentic client partnerships, and values project leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and owning a piece of every project.

What salary or compensation is offered?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have the minimum required experience in site design and project management, plus business development success, mentoring skills, QAQC leadership, regulatory knowledge, and additional state PE registrations in places like Illinois or Wisconsin.

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