Civil Engineering Technician - Highway Design

Our employee-owned team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for a CAD Designer / Technician who is excited to support the design of various transportation projects.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside other professionals to develop designs for highways, interchanges, roundabouts, and other roadway features in coordination with a multi-discipline team that also includes Traffic, Utility, and Water Resource Engineering.

If you are looking for the opportunity to work in a challenging, creative, and highly collaborative environment where your talents and ideas will be valued, then apply on-line today to join our team!

Flexible work arrangements will be provided (3 days in office / 2 days WFH).

This is an evergreen posting designed to identify and engage with talent for potential future opportunities. While we may not have an immediate opening for this position, we encourage qualified individuals to apply for consideration as needs arise.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Certification in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related field.

• Previous experience or formal training CADD design/drafting (using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, ORD).

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to participate in project team meetings and interact directly with technical professionals and clients on a frequent basis.

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.).

Advantageous Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, quantity takeoffs, and related engineering practices.

• Previous coursework or project assignments with an emphasis on roadway / highway design.

• Experience in the development of project deliverables including geometric layouts, design plans, and/or the generation and use of 3-dimensional design models.

• Knowledge of MnDOT standards and specifications.

100% Employee-Owned

At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 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.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*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.