Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic at TKDA

Seattle, Washington, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Transportation, Civil EngineeringIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington
  • A minimum of 15 years of related transportation experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
  • Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
  • Experience in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting
  • Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations

Responsibilities

  • Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting)
  • Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software
  • Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates
  • Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
  • Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
  • Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
  • Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
  • Collaborate with the Regional Vice President to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans
  • Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
  • Supervise design and technical development

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RoundaboutsTraffic SignalsTraffic SimulationModeling SoftwareSigningStripingLightingConstruction StagingMaintenance of TrafficProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProposalsClient Presentations

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

The role offers a hybrid work environment with Tuesday through Thursday in-office and Monday and Friday work-from-home.

What are the required qualifications for this role?

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, registration as a Professional Engineer in Washington, at least 15 years of related transportation experience, 5+ years managing multi-disciplined projects, business development experience, and expertise in traffic-related design elements like roundabouts and signals.

What software skills are required?

Strong working knowledge of CADD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD, along with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook, is required.

What is the company culture like?

The employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation in a supportive hybrid work environment, using a 'Seller-Doer' approach to business development and focusing on excellence, cost efficiency, and risk mitigation.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

A strong candidate will have a proven track record in business development securing new projects, 15+ years in transportation with 5+ years managing multi-disciplined teams, and hands-on experience leading traffic design projects while demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.

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

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