Senior Structural Engineer, Bridge

We are seeking a Senior Professional Bridge Engineer (10-15 years of experience) who has extensive experience designing highway and/or railroad bridges and a variety of other transportation structures as well as experience in or interest in managing bridge-focused and/or multi-disciplined transportation projects.

TKDA’s Bridge Group is at the forefront of designing and analyzing a wide range of bridge types and structural projects. You’ll have the opportunity to lead multi-disciplined transportation projects, mentor talented team members, and contribute to innovative solutions in both traditional and design-build environments. Be part of a dynamic team that values professional growth and collaboration!

Under our “Seller-Doer” approach to business development, you will collaborate with the Bridge Group Manager and Vice President of Surface Transportation to assist in tracking prospective business opportunities and represent TKDA at project interviews and networking events. In addition, you will assist the Group Manager and the Vice President in identifying the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to expand the team’s overall service offerings and capabilities.

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)

2025 Location Note: We are moving! Currently still in downtown Saint Paul, we will be fully moved in at our new HQ in the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington by April 2025. Check out more about our new office! TKDA HQ 2025

• Lead bridge/structural tasks on multi-disciplined transportation projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, invoices, schedules, and progress reports.
• Oversee and review work performed by others in accordance with TKDA’s QA/QC guidelines.
• 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.
• Utilize in-depth knowledge of AASHTO, DOT, and AREMA codes and design standards for new and replacement bridge structures.
• Collaborate with the Bridge Group Manager and Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans.
• Design and analyze various bridge types, including conventional grade separations, complex highway interchanges, and river crossings.
• Work with pre-stressed concrete, post-tensioned concrete, cast-in-place concrete, and steel plate girder construction.
• Design and analyze retaining walls, drainage culverts, sign structures, and other related structures.
• Participate in diverse projects across the country.
• Engage in both traditional design-bid-build and design-build projects.
• Mentor team members and share professional knowledge and experiences.
• Review design calculations, analyses, load ratings, estimates, and specifications of team members, proposing necessary revisions.
• Represent TKDA at project interviews and networking events.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota
• Minimum of 10 years of technical design experience with key structural elements such as bridge superstructure and substructure, beams, columns/piers, and connection and foundation systems
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading structural tasks on multi-disciplined transportation projects
• Proficiency with MicroStation to prepare moderately complex studies, construction documents (PS&E), and drawings
• Proficient with structural analysis and load rating software (MathCAD, STAAD, LUSAS, LEAP Concrete and Steel, AASHTOWare BrR, ETC.)
• Flexibility for limited overnight travel to conduct on-site consultations, participate in project meetings, or attend business development events
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s Civil Engineering degree with an emphasis in structural engineering
• Minimum of 2 years of business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities
• Registered as a Structural Engineer in Illinois, California, Oregon, or Washington with demonstrated ability to apply seismic design and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards, quality control, and/or project management practices
• Previous experience working on Design-Build projects and interacting directly with contractors
• Experience using Bentley OpenBridge Designer and Modeler
• Progressive and successful experience managing multi-disciplined transportation projects

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

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.

Comprehensive Benefits

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.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

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.

*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.