Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Airfield Infrastructure

TKDA•Bloomington, MN

1d•$106,625 - $158,370

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager for its Aviation Engineering Team. The role focuses on leading design and planning for complex airfield and site development projects, managing project teams and delivery, mentoring less experienced professionals, and serving as a technical expert. Projects support airports across the country, including general aviation airports, international commercial airports, and military bases. Aviation experience is a plus but is not required. The role also follows TKDA’s “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. In collaboration with Aviation division leaders and project managers, the successful candidate will help develop marketing plans, cultivate and maintain client and agency relationships, track prospective opportunities, prepare proposals, and deliver client presentations. The position is based in or near the greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul area, or requires openness to relocate there, and involves travel as needed, up to 20%. The listed base salary range is $106,625–$158,370 for candidates with 10–20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. TKDA is 100% employee-owned and offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an annual incentive plan, employer HSA contributions for eligible plans, a 401(k) match, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, paid time off, and eight paid holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in one or more states.
At least 10 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development, or municipal projects.
Well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage, and stormwater management.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Reside within or be open to relocating to the greater Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota area.
Prior business development experience, demonstrated by maintaining client relationships and securing new project opportunities.
Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations.
Flexibility to travel as needed, up to 20%; occasional overnight travel may be required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Aviation project experience.
Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
Previous training or experience with ArcGIS.
Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects.
Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation.
Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects.
Lead project teams and manage project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.
Coach and mentor less experienced professionals, emphasizing technical design standards and quality control.
Serve as a technical expert in a collaborative engineering environment.
Travel to project sites to build rapport and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.
Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country.
Attend industry conferences, trainings, and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.
Contribute to marketing plans, cultivate and maintain client and agency relationships, track prospective opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver client presentations.