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# Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Highway Design at TKDA

- **Company:** TKDA
- **Location:** Bloomington, MN
- **Compensation:** $113k–$159k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-01-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tkda/f913f48d-73d4-4bf6-8c49-b0b03abb65a5

## Job description

As a Senior Project Manager / PE, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design.

We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering 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.

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

## Responsibilities

- 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 leadership 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
- Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
- Deliver profitable projects efficiently
- Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
- Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team
- Travel may be required for client meetings

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota
- Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or 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
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; Ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

## Preferred Qualifications

- Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals
- Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
- Working knowledge of MNDOT design and plan standards
- Professional registration in 2 or more states

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ 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. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/tkda) – Built In profile with perks and culture summary

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