Graduate Traffic Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Join TKDA as a Graduate Traffic Engineer and help improve the safety and mobility of transportation systems throughout Minnesota and across the country. You'll gain hands-on experience solving real-world traffic engineering challenges while working with a collaborative team committed to your growth and technical development.

You'll work alongside a group of engineers, designers, and technicians who have established a reputation for delivering safe and efficient solutions on complex transportation projects for state, county, and local agencies and design-build contractors. Our traffic engineers specialize in traffic operations, transportation safety, traffic studies, and transportation system design that improves mobility and safety for all users.

This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in both traffic operations and traffic design, helping you develop a well-rounded traffic engineering skill set early in your career and discover which aspects of the profession interest you most. You will collect and analyze traffic data; perform intersection operations, safety, and multimodal evaluations; prepare intersection and corridor studies; and conduct analyses using traffic simulation and modeling software. You will also prepare preliminary and final traffic engineering designs and develop construction plans for signing, pavement markings, temporary traffic control, traffic signals, and roadway lighting.

Successful candidates are often those who have developed interests in either traffic operations or traffic design and are excited to broaden their experience across both disciplines.

For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified candidate who currently resides or plans to relocate within a regular commuting distance of our office.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

We recognize that graduate candidates may have stronger exposure to either traffic design or traffic operations through coursework, internships, or research. Candidates with experience in one area and an interest in developing skills in the other are encouraged to apply.

• Engineer in Training certification, or ability to obtain within six months
• Master's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in traffic or transportation engineering
• Experience related to traffic engineering or transportation engineering
• Exposure to traffic design or plan development; familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Exposure to traffic operations modeling and crash analysis; experience with Synchro/SimTraffic, Highway Capacity Software, VISSIM, RODEL, SIDRA, or similar analysis software

The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 0-4 years of related experience in our Bloomington, Minnesota office. Compensation is determined based on technical skills, experience level, and qualifications. Candidates with more experience or different compensation expectations are encouraged to apply. All candidates are evaluated on the full scope of what they bring to the role. 

The base compensation range for this position out of our Duluth, MN would be $73,000 - $83,000.

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.