As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. This position will report to the Traffic & Planning Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!
We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Traffic and Planning 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. Let’s build a better future together!
Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH
TKDA is thrilled to announce our expansion into the Greater Milwaukee area with a brand-new office opening in Spring 2025.
Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
A minimum of 15 years of related transportation experience
Minimum of 5 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
Preferred Qualifications
PTOE Certification or interest in attaining PTOE Certification
Previous Design-Build experience
Previous experience in developing and evaluating transportation system and corridor alternatives
Previous experience with traffic operations analysis, forecasting, and modeling
Working knowledge of traffic analysis software (Synchro/SimTraffic, VISSIM, etc.)
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.
*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.
