Professional Engineer, Civil - Roadway / Municipal
Minnesota - Duluth
Surface Transportation – Roadway & Utilities /
Full Time (40) /
Hybrid
At TKDA, our Roadway & Utilities team is at the forefront of transforming Minnesota’s infrastructure.
As a Professional Civil Engineer, you’ll support & lead impactful projects that enhance community connectivity and safety. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation.
Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together!
Any travel would be related to site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area.
Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
Responsibilities
- Manage Roadway & Utilities / Municipal projects.
- Lead projects to improve the infrastructure of MN communities.
- Optimize planning, design, and construction activities to control costs and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with the Civil Group Manager, Market Managers, and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering.
- Contribute to the development of marketing plans.
- Cultivate and maintain relations with clients and agency representatives.
- Track prospective opportunities.
- Deliver client presentations.
- Travel for site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
- 5 -10 years of related experience supporting design and inspection for roadways, highways, sidewalks, utilities and/or other municipal projects.
- Strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
- 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 concept plans, grading plans, and designs.
- 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.
- Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil projects.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa.
- Experience in utilities coordination related to design, location verification and relocation.
Upon accepting a job offer, the selected candidate will undergo a standard pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check.
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