Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway Design

We are seeking a Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Highway to join our growing team!

TKDA’s experienced Highway team delivers innovative solutions that improve public safety and mobility.

You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians in the design of complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems including geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design for state, local agencies, and design-build contractors.

Our employee‑owned, multi‑disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for sustainability, 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. Let’s build a better future together!

Tuesdays to Thursdays in‑office | Monday & Friday WFH

• Assist in the design of highway design, geometric layouts, roundabouts, alignments, profiles, cross sections and other related infrastructure projects
• Contribute to the production of preliminary and final plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team
• Utilize related software to support design and project needs (Micro Station, Open Roads Designer, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite)

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• Previous experience supporting highway design and/or other transportation design projects
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Active EIT certification or actively attaining EIT within 6 months of employment
• Master's degree in civil engineering
• Previous experience or formal training with Micro Station, Open Roads Designer
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0‑4 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

In addition to Bloomington, you can find the salary ranges for the following office:

Duluth: $71,000 - $85,800

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.

• 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.