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Not an Airport Engineer? Let's Change That!
We’re looking for a professional civil engineer to work alongside a team of aviation enthusiasts. Whether you consider yourself a seasoned airport engineer or not, our answer is the same – great! Many of the skills that make civil engineers successful in aviation are transferable from surface transportation, municipal, and site development projects. In fact, most of our team members started their careers in areas outside aviation before they discovered the fascinating world of airport and airfield infrastructure design.
Our team includes experienced airport engineers, planners, and technical specialists who are passionate about sharing their expertise, mentoring teammates, and helping others grow. That said, we want to know more about your curiosity and eagerness to learn, your ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies, and your passion to design solutions for whatever engineering challenge is presented to you. We’ll take it from there and provide the support, technical guidance, and hands-on project experience needed to build a rewarding career in this unique field within our industry.
No matter where you’re coming from, we can teach you all there is to know about runway rehabilitation, airfield improvements, airport planning and development, and FAA standards – not to mention all the acronyms and abbreviations. In other words, we can teach airport design all day, every day. We can’t teach curiosity.
Why TKDA?
What You'll Do
- Support the planning, design, and construction of aviation and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Contribute to projects involving runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage systems, roadways, fueling facilities, security enhancements, and other airport infrastructure.
- Participate throughout the entire project lifecycle, from planning and conceptual design through construction administration and closeout.
- Prepare engineering calculations, design documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Work alongside engineers, planners, designers, technicians, and project managers to deliver creative and practical solutions.
- Learn from experienced aviation professionals who are passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of airport engineers.
- Expand your technical expertise through hands-on project experience, training opportunities, and collaboration with industry experts.
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Assist with proposal development, project pursuits, and business development efforts.
- Represent TKDA as a trusted advisor and partner to airport clients and project stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or the ability to obtain registration within six (6) months of employment.
- Approximately 5-15 years of engineering experience in aviation, transportation, municipal, site development, or related infrastructure projects consisting of roadway design, utilities, grading, drainage, and/or stormwater management.
- Interest in leading project tasks and contributing to project delivery, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination efforts.
- Experience preparing engineering plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to travel periodically (approximately 10-20%) for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements.
Nice to Have
- Previous experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD.
- Experience with ArcGIS.
- Experience supporting airfield or airport infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with FAA regulations, standards, and funding programs.
- Experience preparing proposals and contract documents.
- Previous project coordination or leadership experience.
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.
