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!

Tues‑Thu in‑office | Mon/Fri 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, Openroads Designer
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications

$74,700 - $90,300 a year (0-4 years of related experience). Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Duluth: $71,000 - $85,800

• Health Benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): benefit from company profits
• Paid Time Off: accrue PTO based on experience and eight paid holidays per year