Registered Engineer – Project Manager, Traffic Engineering

TKDA

Senior Professional Engineer managing projects for safe and efficient transportation infrastructure at TKDA. Collaborating with clients and teams in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,830 - $105,297 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
Minimum of 5-10 years of related transportation experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
Experience in projects related to design and/or plan development for roundabouts, traffic signals, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, signing, striping, and lighting
Strong working knowledge and previous experience with CADD software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate specifications and reports; Ability to participate in or lead project team meetings and client consultations

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

traffic designplan developmentsimulation softwaremodeling softwarecost estimationproject managementCADD softwareMicroStationAutoCADtraffic signal design

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationleadershipcollaborationorganizational skillsclient consultationreport preparationteam meetingsbusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin