TKDA
Highway Design
SeniorRegisteredProfessionalEngineer(TechnicalDesignLead)
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“Senior Registered Professional Engineer (Technical Design Lead) at TKDA. Skills: Highway design, Technical leadership, Design delivery. Lead technical design delivery. Guide geometric design”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve how communities move; Improve how communities connect; Advance roadway design; Deliver sustainable transportation solutions
Industry & Context.
Clean driving record
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Minnesota, Minimum 10+ years highway design experience, Technical leadership on complex projects, Experience in geometric design, Experience in corridor modeling, Experience in plan development, Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery, Ensure design quality across multiple projects, Experience mentoring engineering staff, Experience providing technical oversight, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Working knowledge of MicroStation, Working knowledge of OpenRoads Designer, Valid Driver’s License
Nice to Have
Civil Engineering (transportation/highway emphasis), Experience collaborating with multi-disciplined team, Desire to coach engineering professionals, Demonstrated ability to develop engineering professionals, Working knowledge of MNDOT design standards, Working knowledge of MNDOT plan standards
What You'll Do.
Lead technical design delivery
Guide geometric design
Guide corridor modeling
Guide plan development
Serve as technical expert
Establish design standards
Uphold design standards
Support project teams
Coordinate technicians
Prepare design calculations
Oversee design calculations
Prepare specifications
Oversee specifications
Perform quality control reviews
Provide technical guidance
Collaborate across disciplines
Partner with traffic teams
Partner with structural teams
Partner with water resources teams
Partner with municipal teams
Develop integrated solutions
Participate in meetings
Participate in reviews
Participate in coordination
Support business development
Contribute technical expertise
Contribute to proposals
Contribute to project pursuits
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplined teams; Across disciplines; With clients and agencies
Communication Scope
Convey technical concepts
Full Job Description
## Description As a Senior Registered Professional Engineer (Technical Design Lead), you will serve as a key technical leader within our Highway Design Group, guiding the design and delivery of complex, high-impact highway projects. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys leading technical excellence, mentoring teams, and shaping high-quality infrastructure solutions that improve how communities move and connect. You will play a critical role in advancing roadway design—from concept through construction—while collaborating across disciplines and partnering with clients to deliver innovative, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions. Our 100% employee-owned firm fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and shared success. Join a team where your technical expertise and leadership directly contribute to both project outcomes and the future of the company. Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) What You’ll Do Lead technical design delivery: Guide geometric design, corridor modeling, and plan development for complex highway and transportation projects from preliminary engineering through final design Serve as a technical expert: Establish and uphold design standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across projects Direct and support project teams: Collaborate with project managers and lead engineers to coordinate engineers, designers, and technicians across multi-disciplined teams Produce and review deliverables: Prepare and oversee complex design calculations, plans, specifications, and quality control reviews Mentor and develop talent: Provide technical guidance and coaching to less experienced engineers, supporting growth and knowledge sharing across the team Collaborate across disciplines: Partner with traffic, structural (bridge), water resources, and municipal teams to develop integrated solutions Engage with clients and agencies: Participate in meetings, reviews, and coordination with p
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