Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

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Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

TKDA is an employee-owned firm providing airfield, airport, transportation, municipal, and site development engineering services. Join a collaborative team working on diverse projects from design to construction, making a lasting impact on air travel infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Civil Engineering
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • 5-15 years aviation/transportation design
  • Experience with roadways, utilities, storm water
  • Travel flexibility (10-20%)

Qualifications

  • Experience with Civil 3D or AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with FAA regulations
  • Proposal and contract experience
  • Airfield infrastructure knowledge
  • Strong project management skills

Full job description

We are seeking a Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation with 5-15 years of experience in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects.

Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.

TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering, planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. Join us to shape the future of air travel! 

Responsibilities

  • Leads and supports design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
  • Manage the entire lifecycle of projects from conceptual design through construction
  • Contribute to the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements
  • Collaborate with a group of 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
  • 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

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer 
  • Minimum of 5 - 15 years of design experience related to aviation, municipal, and/or transportation projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
  • Emerging interest or prior experience leading project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements
  • Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • In possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • 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

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.

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