Professional Engineer, Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

We are seeking a Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation with 5-10 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 Support 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 or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment Minimum of 5 - 10 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. *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.