--- title: 'Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic Engineering at TKDA' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-professional-engineer-project-manager-traffic-engineering-tkda-3hx99ngnm51k' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-23' --- # Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic Engineering at TKDA - **Company:** TKDA - **Location:** Bloomington, MN - **Compensation:** $115k–$154k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-18 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-23 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tkda/61e77c76-8142-4112-9617-2e28886f0128 ## Job description Join TKDA as a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager - Traffic and help lead the delivery of transportation solutions that improve safety and mobility throughout Minnesota and across the country. You'll apply your technical expertise, project leadership, and client service skills while helping expand our traffic engineering services and build on our growing presence in the transportation industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both project delivery and the direction of TKDA's traffic engineering practice. You’ll work alongside engineers, designers, and technicians delivering traffic operations, transportation safety, traffic studies, and transportation system design for state, county, and local agencies and design-build contractors. This position offers the opportunity to lead projects and mentor staff across both traffic operations and traffic design. Candidates may bring deeper expertise in one area while collaborating across a comprehensive range of traffic engineering services. As a senior member of the group, you’ll partner with the Traffic Group Manager to manage projects, strengthen client relationships, pursue new work, and mentor staff while supporting the continued growth of the practice. The role can be shaped around a combination of project management, business development, technical leadership, and mentoring based on the successful candidate’s strengths. We take a seller-doer approach to business development. You’ll partner with Surface Transportation leaders to maintain and expand client relationships, identify project opportunities, develop proposals, and represent TKDA in client and industry settings. Depending on your experience and interests, you may take a larger role in pursuit strategies, client engagement, and business growth. For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified candidate who currently resides or plans to relocate within a regular commuting distance of our office. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH ## Responsibilities Technical and Project Delivery - Lead traffic engineering projects in traffic design, traffic operations, or a combination of both. - Oversee the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical memoranda, and/or reports. - Provide technical direction and quality oversight within the candidate’s areas of expertise. Project Management - Develop project work plans, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans. - Manage project delivery and coordinate with clients, agencies, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams. - Monitor project performance and proactively address scope, schedule, budget, and technical risks. - Coordinate project workloads and priorities across assigned technical staff. Staff Leadership - Direct and coordinate the work of engineers, designers, and technicians. - Mentor junior staff while supporting their technical and professional development. Client Service and Business Development - Build and maintain relationships with state, county, local agency, and private clients. - Identify and track opportunities, lead or support proposal development and interviews. - Represent TKDA in client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in civil engineering - Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain registration within six months of employment - Minimum of 10 years of traffic engineering or related transportation experience - Experience leading traffic engineering projects in traffic design, traffic operations, or a combination of both, including coordination with multidisciplinary teams throughout planning, design, and/or construction. - Experience managing multiple projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client coordination, project delivery, and coordination of technical staff workloads. - Experience mentoring staff, providing technical oversight, and supporting technical development. - Experience supporting business development through client relationship management, opportunity identification, proposal development, interviews, or related activities, with demonstrated success supporting or securing new project opportunities. - Experience with one or both of the following areas: - Traffic Design: Experience developing plans and specifications for signing, pavement markings, construction staging and temporary traffic control, traffic signals, and/or roadway lighting. Working knowledge of design software such as Bentley OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D. - Traffic Operations: Experience with traffic data collection, traffic forecasting, operations analysis, safety evaluations, traffic studies, and/or simulation modeling. Working knowledge of tools such as Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Vissim, Rodel, SIDRA, or similar analysis software. - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook). - Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. ## Preferred Qualifications - Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification, Road Safety Professional (RSP) certification, or interest in attaining either credential. - Established relationships with MnDOT, counties, cities, or other transportation agencies. - Experience in both traffic operations and traffic design. - Experience developing or delivering corridor studies, including alternatives analysis and development of transportation recommendations. - Experience with multimodal analysis and design. - Experience leading major proposals, client interviews, or pursuit strategies. - Professional registration in multiple states. 100% Employee-Owned At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards. Comprehensive Benefits 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 Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community. TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. **All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.**TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs. *Pre-Employment Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. ***Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*** TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer. ## About TKDA ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm providing comprehensive infrastructure, industrial, and water solutions across the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP) - **Headquarters**: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States - **Founded**: 1910 - **Founders**: Not publicly available (founded as Toltz, King, Duvall, Anderson and Associates) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Civil Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Industrial & Manufacturing, Transportation, Water/Wastewater, Energy, Buildings & Sites - **Target customers**: B2B – public agencies (municipalities, transportation authorities), private industrial clients, and institutional clients (education, healthcare) - **Mission statement**: “To provide sustainable design services that build upon our tradition of providing trusted solutions and creating value for our clients, communities, and employees since 1910.” [tkda.com](https://www.tkda.com/about/guiding-principles/) ## Products & Services - **Industrial & Manufacturing**: Building design, energy solutions, process engineering for ag/food, mining, manufacturing, and industrial facilities. - **Transportation**: Aviation, rail, surface transportation infrastructure planning and design. - **Buildings & Sites**: Education, civic, parks, public works, transportation facilities. - **Water**: Water treatment, wastewater, surface water management. - **Energy**: Industrial energy systems and regulatory compliance. (All services are professional consulting – engineering, architecture, planning; delivered as project-based service.) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (100% employee-owned, no public valuation) - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue: $250M (LinkedIn estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkda) - **Headcount**: 335 employees (+5.9% YoY, +26 people) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkda) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (employee-owned; no external investors). Key clients include public agencies and industrial companies nationwide. - **Growth Signals**: Steady headcount growth (5.9% YoY), multiple offices across the US (Bloomington, Downers Grove, Duluth, Wauwatosa, Seattle, San Bernardino), and active hiring for senior roles. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkda) ## Competitive Advantages - **100% Employee-Owned (ESOP)**: Every employee is an owner, aligning incentives and fostering a strong ownership culture. - **Multi-disciplinary In-House Team**: Engineers, architects, planners, and specialists collaborate under one roof, providing integrated solutions. - **Longevity and Reputation**: Founded in 1910, with over a century of trusted project delivery. - **“One TKDA” Approach**: Cross-location, cross-disciplinary teams tailored to each project’s unique needs. ## Strategic Focus - Continuously pursue advancement in employee development, innovation, and lifelong learning. - Expand into new markets (e.g., current offices in Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and California) while deepening expertise in water, transportation, and industrial sectors. - Maintain flexible/hybrid work environment to attract top talent. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: 100% employee-owned – every employee has a stake in the company’s success. Encourages open communication, idea sharing, and collaboration. - **Work Environment**: Flexible/hybrid work model with adaptive scheduling and remote options. “We empower our team with the flexibility to balance work with personal well-being.” [tkda.com](https://www.tkda.com/about/careers/) - **Benefits**: ESOP distribution, 401(k) match, compensation for all hours worked, annual incentive plan, PTO, medical/dental/vision, HSA/FSA, family leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development, mentorship programs. - **Engineering Culture**: Hands-on experience from day one, structured intern program, multiple career paths (technical expert, project manager, business developer). - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Active Women’s Resource Group, commitment to DEI. ## Sources 1. [tkda.com](https://www.tkda.com/) – Company overview, guiding principles 2. [tkda.com](https://www.tkda.com/about/careers/) – Careers page with culture, benefits, and ESOP details 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tkda) – LinkedIn company page with employee count, revenue, revenue growth, office locations, open positions 4. 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