TKDA

Project Manager

• Lead Complex Transit Projects: You'll function as the primary technical authority on diverse railroad and rail transit initiatives, including developing transit infrastructure, maintenance facilities, electrical facilities, stations, and operation facilities. From initial concept through construction support, you'll maintain adherence to industry codes and client expectations.
• Drive Project Excellence: Control budgets, timelines, and deliverables to achieve superior results. You'll direct the development of drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and engineering documentation while conducting quality assurance reviews across all project phases.
• Build Collaborative Solutions: Work closely with internal teams and external partners, including structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, and architectural specialists, to deliver integrated solutions. You'll maintain direct client relationships and participate in field investigations, site assessments, and design coordination meetings.
• Support the Full Project Lifecycle: Deliver ongoing engineering services including RFI responses, contractor submittal reviews, as-built record support, and field inspection activities.
• Develop Tomorrow's Leaders: Direct and develop junior engineering staff and project coordinators, fostering an environment of technical proficiency and professional growth while serving as a technical mentor.
• Grow Our Seattle Presence: Participate in business development through proposal preparation, client relationship building, and marketing initiatives. You'll help us expand our Transit and Rail practice in this thriving market.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Senior Project Manager, Rail/Transit

Recruitment

• Influence and directly impact the growth and evolution of TKDA by leading the full-cycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions.
• Participate in workforce planning and forecasting to outline talent acquisition plans and establish a tailored talent network that aligns with current operations and strategic objectives.
• Promote student and early professional opportunities during campus engagement activities and events.
• Contribute to the development of recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Champion an engaging candidate journey from first touch through onboarding.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Manager

• Assist with leading a talented team of engineers, designers, and technicians to design roadway and highway infrastructure projects throughout the State of Minnesota for the DOT and various counties and cities.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship and be responsible for conducting performance reviews and outlining professional growth and development objectives in relation to direct reports’ professional aspirations and business goals.
• Responsible for monitoring and assisting with workload distribution and resource allocation in accordance with availability, technical competencies / expertise, and professional development opportunities.
• Responsible for developing and implementing technical specifications as well as communicating requirements to team members and making revisions or enhancements as necessary to ensure consistency and accuracy with design standards and deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews on work performed by direct reports and assist the Highway Group Manager with reviews of work performed by other lead and senior team members.
• Serve as a lead engineer on various project assignments and assume the role of project manager for significant / complex projects or projects of strategic importance.
• Facilitate proposal development efforts, represent TKDA at project interviews, and engage with current and prospective client representatives at local and regional conferences.
• Assist the Highway Group Manager in outlining annual market development plans to enhance and expand awareness of service offerings and capabilities.

Team Lead – Assistant Group Manager, Highway

• We are looking for a Senior Project Manager / Senior PE with extensive experience designing and managing a variety of projects within the transportation, municipal / government sectors.
• As a member of our team, you will work alongside other Civil, Water Resources, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide civil design and management of multi-discipline projects.
• We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Regional Vice President to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.
• Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Senior Project Manager, Civil

• Lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems
• Work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design
• Collaborate with the Surface Transportation leaders, the Milwaukee Regional Vice President and Surface Transportation Vice President to further advance services and enhance reputation
• Contribute to the development of marketing plans and cultivate/maintain relations with clients and agency representatives
• Track prospective opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver client presentations
• Ensure every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation
• Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team
• Travel may be required for client meetings

Senior Project Manager - Civil, Transportation

Engineer

• Lead the design and management of civil engineering projects within the transportation, municipal, and government sectors
• Develop project plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Work alongside Civil, Water Resources, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to deliver multi-discipline projects
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on projects involving streets/roadways, sidewalks, cycling infrastructure, utility infrastructure, stormwater management, and public parks
• Apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, and delivering client presentations
• Ensure designs are efficient, sustainable, and meet community needs
• Mentor and develop less experienced team members by sharing knowledge and professional experiences
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Oversee all technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects of projects from conception through construction
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions effectively
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes
• Participate in professional development activities to stay current with industry advancements

Senior Professional Engineer, Civil – Roadway and Utilities

• Observe and collect traffic data
• Perform intersection evaluations
• Complete traffic and corridor studies
• Conduct analyses using simulation and modeling software
• Prepare preliminary and final designs
• Develop construction plans for traffic signals, lighting, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, and signing/striping

Graduate Engineer, Civil – Traffic/Transportation

Electrical Engineer

• Lead the electrical engineering portions of projects to create safe, reliable, and efficient designs that meet client needs.
• Develop site, power, lighting, and signal plans, one-lines, panel board schedules, conduit/cable layouts, and detailed drawings.
• Support construction administration by answering contractor questions, reviewing shop drawings, and performing observations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

• Work on a variety of projects, from fueling facilities, loading/unloading systems, maintenance facilities, tank farms, pump houses, railyard operations, and more.
• Develop plans, studies, and detailed designs for industrial mechanical systems and building systems. Create process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and HVAC/plumbing systems.
• Support construction administration, interpret plans, observe operations, and ensure everything meets specs.
• Partner directly with clients and internal teams to define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain quality standards.

Professional Engineer, Mechanical

• Lead complex public and private water projects while mentoring the next generation of talent.
• Design municipal treatment facilities to private development systems.
• Shape project strategy from concept to construction.
• Drive business development and represent the company at industry events.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplined team to ensure project success.