Professional Engineer, Traffic

TKDA
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Jan 02, 2025
Join TKDA as a Traffic Engineer (5 - 10 Years Experience) and shape the future of urban mobility. With us, you'll develop innovative solutions to real-world transportation challenges, enhancing the safety and efficiency of our infrastructure. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence! As a member of our team, you work alongside a group of engineers, designers, and technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. You will be responsible for observing and collecting traffic data, performing intersection evaluations, completing traffic and corridor studies, and conducting analyses using simulation and modeling software. You will also be responsible for preparing preliminary and final designs and developing construction plans for traffic signals, lighting, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, and signing/striping. For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified candidate who currently resides or plans to relocate within a regular commuting distance of our office. Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) 2025 Location Note: We are moving! Currently still in downtown Saint Paul, we will be fully moved in at our new HQ in the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington by April 2025. Check out more about our new office! TKDA HQ 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. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design-build contractors. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering A minimum of 5 to 8 years of related experience. Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Experience or interest 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.). Previous Project Management and Business Development experience. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 5-10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. 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. 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.