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TKDA Professional Engineer, Civil - Municipal in Duluth, Minnesota
At TKDA, our Roadway & Utilities team is at the forefront of transforming Minnesota's infrastructure. As a Professional Civil Engineer, you'll support & lead impactful projects that enhance community connectivity and safety. 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. Let's build a better future together! Any travel would be related to site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area. Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) Responsibilities Manage Roadway & Utilities / Municipal projects. Lead projects to improve the infrastructure of MN communities. Optimize planning, design, and construction activities to control costs and mitigate risks. Collaborate with the Civil Group Manager, Market Managers, and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering. Contribute to the development of marketing plans. Cultivate and maintain relations with clients and agency representatives. Track prospective opportunities. Deliver client presentations. Travel for site visits or community meetings within the Duluth and northland area. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota. 5 -10 years of related experience supporting design and inspection for roadways, highways, sidewalks, utilities and/or other municipal projects. Strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction. Experience working with regulatory agencies, and knowledge of the permit application process with FEMA, DOT, DNR, and state / local government entities. Experience and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop concept plans, grading plans, and designs. Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, and delivering client presentations. Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil projects. Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa. Experience in utilities coordination related to design, location verification and relocation. Upon accepting a job offer, the selected candidate will undergo a standard pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check. 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. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability