Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design
Description For Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design
TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm with over 430 professionals, specializing in transportation and infrastructure solutions. They are seeking a Graduate Engineer for their Highway team to work on innovative transportation infrastructure systems. The role offers a hybrid work environment, initially requiring 4 days in-office, transitioning to a 3/2 model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote).
The position involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team on complex transportation projects, focusing on highway design, geometric layouts, and infrastructure systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in highway design, with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. The role offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
The company is currently located in downtown Saint Paul but will be moving to a new HQ in Bloomington by April 2025. This presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team while making a tangible difference in community infrastructure. The salary range of $74,105 - $89,505 reflects base pay for candidates with 2-5 years of experience, with additional compensation based on qualifications and responsibilities.
TKDA's collaborative culture and focus on employee ownership make it an attractive opportunity for engineers looking to develop their careers while contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects. The comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing through ESOP and various insurance options, demonstrates the company's commitment to employee well-being and long-term success.
Responsibilities For Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design
- Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections and other related infrastructure projects
- Contribute to the production of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team
- Utilize related software to support design and project needs (MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite)
Requirements For Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
- 2 - 5 years of experience supporting highway design and/or related transportation design projects
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Active EIT certification or interest in attaining EIT within 6 months of employment (preferred)
- Master's degree in civil engineering (preferred)
- Previous experience or formal training with MicroStation, Openroads Designer (preferred)
- Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications (preferred)
Benefits For Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Annual Incentive Plan (discretionary bonuses)
- HSA Contributions
- 401(k) Match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Time Off
- Eight paid holidays per year
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