Professional Engineer - Civil / Transportation

Salary Range: 94500 to 135000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

Not an Airport Engineer? Let's Change That!

We’re looking for a professional civil engineer to work alongside a team of aviation enthusiasts. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned airport engineer or not, our answer is the same – great! Many of the skills that make civil engineers successful in aviation are transferable from surface transportation, municipal, and site development projects. In fact, most of our team members started their careers in areas outside aviation before they discovered the fascinating world of airport and airfield infrastructure design. 

Our team includes experienced airport engineers, planners, and technical specialists who are passionate about sharing their expertise, mentoring teammates, and helping others grow. That said, we want to know more about your curiosity and eagerness to learn, your ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies, and your passion to design solutions for whatever engineering challenge is presented to you. We’ll take it from there and provide the support, technical guidance, and hands-on project experience needed to build a rewarding career in this unique field within our industry.

No matter where you’re coming from, we can teach you all there is to know about runway rehabilitation, airfield improvements, airport planning and development, and FAA standards – not to mention all the acronyms and abbreviations. In other words, we can teach airport design all day, every day. We can’t teach curiosity. 

Why TKDA?

It’s simple, really. At TKDA, you're more than an employee. You're an owner.

As a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and planning firm, every project you help deliver contributes directly to the long-term success of the company and your fellow employee-owners. Our collaborative culture encourages curiosity, innovation, and professional growth while providing opportunities to build the career you want.

What You'll Do

Deliver Meaningful Projects
• Support the planning, design, and construction of aviation and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to projects involving runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage systems, roadways, fueling facilities, security enhancements, and other airport infrastructure.
• Participate throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout.
• Prepare engineering calculations, design documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.

Collaborate and Grow

• Work alongside engineers, planners, designers, technicians, and project managers to deliver creative and practical solutions.
• Learn from experienced aviation professionals who are passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of airport engineers.
• Expand your technical expertise through hands-on project experience, training opportunities, and collaboration with industry experts.

Build Relationships

• Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist with proposal development, project pursuits, and business development efforts.
• Represent TKDA as a trusted advisor and partner to airport clients and project stakeholders.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
• Approximately 5-15 years of engineering experience in aviation, transportation, municipal, site development, or related infrastructure projects consisting of  roadway design, utilities, grading, drainage, and/or stormwater management.
• Interest in leading project tasks and contributing to project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination efforts.
• Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to travel periodically (approximately 10-20%) for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
• Experience with ArcGIS.
• Experience supporting airfield or airport infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FAA regulations, standards, and funding programs.
• Experience preparing proposals and contract documents.
• Previous project coordination or leadership experience.

• 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