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TKDA's Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. We are seeking a Senior Civil PE / Project Manager with 10-25 years of experience who has expertise in Aviation (airfield, airport and/or commercial airline) projects and client management expertise. As shown by our extensive portfolio, TKDA has a proven history of developing long-term and sustainable aviation planning and design solutions for diverse clients, from large international airports to general aviation airfields and military bases. For this opportunity we are seeking a qualified professional who resides within the greater Milwaukee or Madison, WI area or within the greater Chicago metro area. This opportunity would be structured as a 100% remote opportunity with the expectation that the selected candidate would travel to our Saint Paul, MN or Downers Grove, IL office locations as needed for project team meetings. Responsibilities Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects. Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment. Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients. Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases. Mentor and develop EITs and professional engineers with less industry experience. Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin. Minimum of 7 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development or municipal projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management. Reside within or open to relocate to the greater Milwaukee, Madison, WI area or the greater Chicago metro area. Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities. Experience leading project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control. Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates. Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations. Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required. Must possess a valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. Preferred Qualifications 5- 15 years of Aviation project experience Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD. Previous training or experience with ArcGIS. Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects. Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation. Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures. 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. In addition, to be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, the s lected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to complete and pass any background, security, and/or drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and state and/or federal agencies responsible for aviation operations as an on-going condition of employment. 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