Senior Professional Engineer – Project Manager, Airfield & Airport

TKDA

Senior Civil Professional Engineer managing aviation (airfield, airport) projects at TKDA. Collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver sustainable engineering solutions.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRiverside • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $134,970 - $172,942 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
Lead project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.
Coach/ mentor less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control
Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment
Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients
Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
Minimum of 15 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 storm water management
Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
Reside within or open to relocate to the Riverside, CA area
Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities
Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when 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%) **for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Eligible for discretionary bonuses
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringdesign experienceproject managementplan sets preparationspecifications preparationconstruction cost estimatesroadway designutilities designsite gradingdrainage and storm water management

Soft Skills

coachingmentoringcommunicationrelationship buildingcollaborationleadershipquality controlclient relationsbusiness developmentflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineeringProfessional Engineer in Californiavalid Driver’s License