Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Highway Design
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationBloomington, Minnesota
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
DepartmentSurface Transportation, Highway Design
EquityIncluded
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedJan 6, 2026 · 10mo ago
Verified live10h ago
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota
Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects
Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record
Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals
Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
Working knowledge of MNDOT design and plan standards
Professional registration in 2 or more states
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements
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
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
MicroStation
OpenRoads
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Bonus
HSA contributions
401(k)
Esop
Paid time off
Holidays
About the role
As a Senior Project Manager / PE, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design.
We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations.
About the company
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.
Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
Responsibilities
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Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
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Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
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Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
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Collaborate with Surface Transportation leadership to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans
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Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies
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Supervise design and technical development
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Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints
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Deliver profitable projects efficiently
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Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects
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Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians
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Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team
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Travel may be required for client meetings
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design
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Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota
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Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience
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Minimum of 3 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
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Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
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Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; Ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
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Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads
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Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals
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Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals
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Working knowledge of MNDOT design and plan standards
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Professional registration in 2 or more states
100% Employee-Owned
At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
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Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
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Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
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HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
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401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
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ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
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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.
Legal
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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