Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure
tkda
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted Aug 12, 2026
- Full-time
- Aviation
Job description
We are seeking a **Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation with 5-15 years** of experience in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects. Aviation experience is a plus but not required. The ideal candidate is passionate about tackling diverse projects in a fast-paced environment. **TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team** brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering, planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services. Join us to shape the future of air travel! ### Responsibilities - Leads and supports design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects - Manage the entire lifecycle of projects from conceptual design through construction - Contribute to the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements - Collaborate with a group of passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases - Apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Registered as a Professional Engineer - Minimum of 5 - 15 years of design experience related to aviation, municipal, and/or transportation projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management - Emerging interest or prior experience leading project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements - Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates - Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required - In possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record ### Preferred Qualifications - Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD - Previous training or experience with ArcGIS - Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects - Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation - Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures