Senior Registered Professional Engineer – Technical Design Lead

TKDA

Technical Design Lead guiding the design and delivery of complex highway projects at our employee-owned firm. Leading teams, mentoring engineers, and shaping high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (transportation/highway emphasis preferred)
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Minnesota (or ability to obtain)
Minimum 10+ years of progressive highway design experience, including technical leadership on complex projects
Strong experience in geometric design, corridor modeling, and plan development
Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery and ensure design quality across multiple projects
Experience mentoring or providing technical oversight to engineering staff
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook)
Working knowledge of MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Designer
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

geometric designcorridor modelingplan developmentdesign calculationsquality controltechnical leadershipmentoringtechnical oversight

Soft Skills

collaborationcoachingcommunicationrelationship development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional Engineer (PE)