Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Bring Your Expertise; We'll Teach You to Design Airports

TKDA•Milwaukee, WI

5d•$94,500 - $130,000

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a professional civil engineer to join its aviation team and contribute to airport and transportation infrastructure projects. The role is suitable for engineers with experience in aviation, surface transportation, municipal, site development, or related infrastructure work; TKDA provides technical guidance, mentoring, training, and hands-on experience in airport design, airfield infrastructure, and FAA standards. The position supports projects throughout their lifecycle, from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout. Work may involve runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage systems, roadways, fueling facilities, security enhancements, and other airport infrastructure. The engineer prepares calculations, plans and other design documents, reports, specifications, and cost estimates; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams; participates in client and stakeholder activities; and assists with proposals and business development. TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm. The role includes periodic travel, approximately 10–20%, for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements. The stated base salary range is $94,500–$130,000 per year for candidates with 5–15 years of related experience, with compensation varying according to experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A standard pre-employment background 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 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 with airport clients and project stakeholders.
Contribute to project task leadership and project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination efforts.