Graduate Design Engineer, Structural
About The Position
TKDA is hiring a Graduate Design Engineer for its Rail Division in Bloomington, Minnesota. The role works with a multidisciplinary team of architecture and engineering professionals to provide structural engineering services for Class I, short line, and passenger railroads across the country. Projects span the full life cycle, from schematic design through construction, and include industrial and maintenance facilities, locomotive fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings. The engineer will conduct site assessments, develop construction documents and plans, observe construction operations, and assist with design calculations, specifications, and construction cost estimates. The role offers the opportunity to apply and expand knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and timber framing design while developing solutions for new construction and for expansion, renovation, conversion, and reinforcement projects. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days working from home. Travel of up to 35% is required, including overnight travel. Employment requires authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship and successful completion of applicable background and railroad security screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Recent graduate or up to three years of professional experience.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Working knowledge of steel and cast-in-place concrete design.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills for writing specifications and reports, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with client representatives and contractors.
- Ability to travel up to 35%, including overnight travel.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Ability to successfully complete eRailSafe background and security screening requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
- Professional Engineer license in Minnesota or another state.
- Experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures.
- Experience preparing proposals and fee estimates.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary architecture and engineering professionals to provide services for Class I, short line, and passenger railroads.
- Participate in structural projects from schematic design through construction.
- Conduct site assessments.
- Develop construction documents and plans.
- Observe construction operations.
- Assist with preparing design calculations, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Apply structural design knowledge to steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and timber framing.
- Develop solutions for new construction and for expansion, renovation, conversion, and reinforcement projects.
- Travel for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections, and construction observation.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer contributions when enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
- Paid time off accrued based on professional experience.
- Eight paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
