Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation | Bring Your Expertise; We'll Teach You to Design Airports
About The Position
TKDA is seeking a professional civil engineer to join its aviation team and contribute to airport and transportation infrastructure projects. Candidates may come from aviation or related fields such as surface transportation, municipal engineering, or site development. The team provides mentoring, technical guidance, training, and hands-on project experience to help engineers develop expertise in airport and airfield infrastructure design, including runway rehabilitation, airfield improvements, airport planning and development, and FAA standards. The role supports projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout. Work may include runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage systems, roadways, fueling facilities, and security enhancements. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, participate in client and stakeholder activities, and contribute to proposals and business development. TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm. The position requires periodic travel of approximately 10–20% for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A standard pre-employment screening is required after acceptance of a conditional offer.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or ability to obtain registration within six months of employment.
- Approximately 5–15 years of engineering experience in aviation, transportation, municipal, site development, or related infrastructure projects involving roadway design, utilities, grading, drainage, and/or stormwater management.
- Interest in leading project tasks and contributing to project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination.
- Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to travel periodically, approximately 10–20%, for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements.
- Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with ArcGIS.
- Experience supporting airfield or airport infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, standards, and funding programs.
- Experience preparing proposals and contract documents.
- Previous project coordination or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, design, and construction of aviation and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to projects involving runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage systems, roadways, fueling facilities, security enhancements, and other airport infrastructure.
- Participate throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout.
- Prepare engineering calculations, design documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, designers, technicians, and project managers to develop practical solutions.
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assist with proposal development, project pursuits, and business development efforts.
- Represent TKDA as a trusted advisor and partner to airport clients and project stakeholders.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer HSA contributions for employees who choose an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 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
Mid Level
