Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Civil - Airfield Infrastructure

TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager who has expertise in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects and client management. Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

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

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering; Registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in one or more states; Minimum of 10 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; Resides within or open to relocate to the greater Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota 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; Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements

Nice to have

Aviation project experience; Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD; Previous training or experience with ArcGIS; Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects; Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation; Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one; Annual Incentive Plan with discretionary bonuses; HSA Contributions with monthly employer contributions if choosing an HSA-eligible plan; 401(k) Match; ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits; Paid Time Off based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year; Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer; 100% Employee-Owned Firm