Senior Professional Engineer, Civil - Roadway & Utilities

Tkda - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Senior

Saint Paul, MN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a Senior Professional Civil Engineer who has extensive experience designing and managing a variety of projects within the transportation, municipal, and government sectors. As a member of our team, you will work alongside other Civil, Water Resources, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide civil design and management of multi-discipline projects. We take a 'Seller-Doer' approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Civil Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating and maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. The position offers a flexible work arrangement, allowing for 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Note that TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood in 2025, which is an exciting development for our team!

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and management of civil engineering projects within the transportation, municipal, and government sectors.
• Develop project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Work alongside Civil, Water Resources, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to deliver multi-discipline projects.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on projects involving streets/roadways, sidewalks, cycling infrastructure, utility infrastructure, stormwater management, and public parks.
• Ensure designs are efficient, sustainable, and meet community needs.
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and professional experiences.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Oversee all technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects of projects from conception through construction.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes.
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current with industry advancements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.
• Minimum of 8 years of technical design experience with municipal and/or transportation projects including roadway design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access, site grading, pollution control, and stormwater management.
• 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.
• Minimum of 2 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.
• Experience with Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil projects.
• Experience cross-selling multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans.
• 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 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa.
• Prior management and design experience for private utilities/industrial developers.
• Prior management and design experience for renewable energy (solar and/or wind) infrastructure.