TKDA

Civil Engineer

• Lead structural design for industrial facilities, including mining and production operations
• Serve as a technical leader and client partner, building strong relationships and supporting project success from concept through construction
• Design and oversee structural systems such as:
• Structural steel framing and support systems
• Cast-in-place and precast concrete structures
• Foundations, equipment supports, and elevated platforms
• Material handling and process support structures
• Perform and review structural analysis, calculations, and modeling for new and existing facilities
• Evaluate existing structures and support renovation, expansion, and retrofit projects
• Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural teams
• Mentor and support early-career engineers
• Support construction administration, site visits, and structural inspections as needed
• Contribute to client interactions, proposal development, and ongoing relationship management

Professional Engineer, Structural – Manufacturing, Heavy Industrial Facilities

Engineer

• Engage in the analysis and design of a wide range of structure types and sizes with an emphasis on light to heavy industrial facilities.
• Further develop your project management, technical leadership, and client engagement abilities by planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-disciplined projects, from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Mentor less experienced structural engineering professionals.
• Market services and develop business opportunities by cultivating and establishing client relationships, developing proposals, and preparing and delivering capabilities / expertise presentations.
• Collaborate with the Structural Group Manager, Market Managers, and Vice President of Facilities Engineering to assist in tracking prospective business opportunities and represent TKDA at project interviews and networking events.
• Assist the Group Manager and the Vice President in redefining department standards and identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to expand the team’s overall service offerings and capabilities.

Senior Structural Engineer

• Engage in the analysis and design of a wide range of structure types and sizes with an emphasis on light to heavy industrial facilities.
• Develop your project management, technical leadership, and client engagement abilities by planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-disciplined projects, from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Mentor less experienced structural engineering professionals.
• Get involved with efforts to market services and develop business opportunities by cultivating and establishing client relationships, developing proposals, and preparing and delivering capabilities/expertise presentations.
• Collaborate with the Structural Group Manager, Market Managers, and Vice President of Facilities Engineering to assist in tracking prospective business opportunities and represent TKDA at project interviews and networking events.
• Assist in redefining department standards and identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to expand the team’s overall service offerings and capabilities.

Senior Engineer, Structural

• You'll work out of our Duluth, Minnesota office, collaborating with Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Architectural professionals on projects that span Minnesota, Wisconsin, and around the country.
• Analyzing a complex industrial facility, and design structural systems for a university campus or government building.
• Lead multidisciplinary projects, mentor developing engineers, and build relationships with clients who trust you with their most important structures.
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing and marketing efforts, helping grow the practice while growing your own career.

Professional Engineer, Structural

Electrical Engineer

• Collaborate with experts across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architecture disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for Class I Railroads and Mass Transit organizations nationwide.
• Lead electrical engineering efforts from concept through construction – creating  safe, reliable, and sustainable designs that meet client needs.
• Design power systems, including industrial and commercial applications, generators, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Develop interior and exterior lighting designs, site power plans, one-lines, panelboard schedules, conduits/cable layouts, and detailed construction drawings.
• Support construction administration by responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site observations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

• Dig into complex underground challenges: Apply your geotechnical expertise to analyze subsurface conditions and support the design of tunnels, shafts, trenchless systems, and open-cut excavations.
• Lead and support subsurface investigations: Help plan and participate in geotechnical investigations, including selecting boring locations, reporting soil and rock conditions, and interpreting field data.
• Turn data into practical solutions: Work with boring logs, lab data, and field observations to develop clear, defensible engineering recommendations that move projects forward with confidence.
• Own your technical work: Prepare geotechnical deliverables including data reports, interpretive reports, and other technical documentation used to support design and construction.
• Stay involved in the field: Perform site visits, construction observation, and inspections for underground structures, slopes, and related infrastructure—connecting your work directly to real-world conditions.
• Support project delivery from start to finish: Contribute across all phases of project work, including design support and construction coordination such as RFIs, submittals, and field communication.
• Work closely with your team: Collaborate with engineers, surveyors, and designers across disciplines to develop practice, well-coordinated solutions

Geotechnical Engineer

Project Manager

• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of design projects
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of team members
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects from preliminary design through construction
• Leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals (graduate engineers, technicians, and interns)
• Apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and specifications, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors

Project Manager – Water Resources

• Designing the electrical components related to power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined group of Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals on various airport and aviation projects.
• Perform construction administration and inspection/observation duties.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Manager

• Assist with leading a talented team of engineers, hydrologists, scientists, designers, and technicians to design, model, and develop storm water drainage and management systems.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship and be responsible for conducting performance reviews.
• Monitor and assist with workload distribution and resource allocation.
• Develop and implement technical specifications.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews on work performed by your direct reports.
• Serve as a lead engineer on various project assignments and assume the role of project manager for significant projects.
• Facilitate proposal development efforts and engage with current and prospective client representatives at conferences.
• Assist in outlining annual market development plans.

Assistant Group Manager, Water Resources

Product Designer

• Guide geometric design, corridor modeling, and plan development for complex highway and transportation projects from preliminary engineering through final design
• Establish and uphold design standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across projects
• Collaborate with project managers and lead engineers to coordinate engineers, designers, and technicians across multi-disciplined teams
• Prepare and oversee complex design calculations, plans, specifications, and quality control reviews
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced engineers, supporting growth and knowledge sharing across the team
• Partner with traffic, structural (bridge), water resources, and municipal teams to develop integrated solutions
• Participate in meetings, reviews, and coordination with project stakeholders and governing agencies
• Contribute technical expertise to proposals, project pursuits, and client relationship development as part of a Seller-Doer culture

Senior Registered Professional Engineer – Technical Design Lead

• Lead traffic related design and plan development (roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting)
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software
• Create production of plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
• Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
• Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
• Collaborate with Surface Transportation Group Managers and Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans
• Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
• Supervise design and technical development

Registered Engineer – Project Manager, Traffic Engineering

• Lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems
• Work with clients to provide sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design
• Collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering on marketing plans and business development
• Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team
• Travel may be required for client meetings

Project Manager – Civil, Highway Design

Designer

• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects.
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of projects from preliminary design through construction
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team.

Professional Engineer, Civil – Highway Design

• Support the design of various transportation projects
• Work alongside professionals to develop designs for highways, interchanges, roundabouts, and other roadway features
• Collaborate with a multi-discipline team that includes Traffic, Utility, and Water Resource Engineering.

Civil Engineering Technician – Highway Design

• Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections and other related infrastructure projects
• Contribute to the production of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
• Utilize related software to support design and project needs (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite)