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Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline design and engineering professionals is growing and looking to add the talents of an experienced planning professional to our team! As a member of our team, you will lead projects, mentor graduate planners, and collaborate with expert professionals on a variety of small to large-scale projects. We offer an energizing work environment where our focus is to further advance and diversify our planning and community engagement services. You will become engaged in all aspects of the planning and design process, including community / stakeholder engagement, planning documentation, and program management through to construction administration. Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) Location Note: TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood! Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ | 2025 Job Responsibilities Develop schematic designs, corridor studies, and transportation plans Lead aspects of project management (planning, coordinating, and monitoring) for assigned projects Engage with a diverse audience of stakeholders and community groups through meetings, workshops, and open houses Manage online engagement forums and focus groups Develop communication and marketing materials and other graphics for a diverse group of clients Market and showcasing planning services and capabilities to current and prospective clients; contribute to establishing and cultivating relationships within the planning community to create opportunities to partner on larger projects Required Qualifications Bachelor's and/or master's degree transportation planning, urban planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture or a related field Minimum of 5 years of relevant planning experience Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and documentation, participating in project team meetings, and interacting with community members and clients; ability to scale and present technical information to small and large audiences Experience juggling tasks between varying phases of multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and in coordination with other disciplines Experience facilitating public engagement sessions using a variety of methods for a range of audiences Knowledge of planning principles applied to zoning matters Proficiency with graphics and illustrations, a working knowledge of the Adobe Suite Possession of a valid Driver's License with a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements Ability to travel throughout the Twin Cities metro to attend project meetings, conduct on-site assessments, and facilitate community engagement meetings/events; ability/flexibility to attend occasional evening and/or weekend meetings and travel overnight Preferred Qualifications AICP certification 2 years prior project management experience (i.e. designing and implementing complex projects or initiatives from beginning to completion.) In-depth understanding of data management and ArcGIS Prior experience with Adobe Create Suite Prior experience preparing and submitting funding solicitation applications Prior experience developing conceptual project graphics Prior experience contributing to the preparation of proposals, contract documentation, fee estimates, budgets, and schedules Working knowledge of online mapping software 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