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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 work closely with senior leaders throughout the Surface Transportation division to elevate our services and strengthen our reputation by shaping marketing strategies, nurturing relationships with clients and agency partners, identifying and tracking business opportunities, developing compelling proposals, and delivering impactful presentations and projects.

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.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin
• Minimum of 10 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

• 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

$110,000 - $163,400 a year

• 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.

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.