Professional Engineer, Structural — Rail Structural Group (Hybrid)

Job overview

The Professional Engineer, Structural role is hybrid, with office options in Minneapolis, MN; Downers Grove, IL; or Seattle, WA, and a stated annual salary range of $90,000–$125,000. The role supports TKDA’s Rail Structural group, which serves Class I, short line, and passenger railroads. The engineer designs new and repaired structures that support railroad operations, carrying projects from design through construction observation. The work contributes to reliable rail facilities through technical design, coordination with multidisciplinary colleagues, and project delivery.

What you'll do

• Design new rail structures and repairs to existing facilities
• prepare calculations, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• perform construction observation and inspection
• collaborate with graduate and senior engineers
• develop project management skills and take on increasing responsibility.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural engineer

professional engineer

rail structural

rail facilities

heavy industrial

structural design

construction observation

hybrid

minneapolis mn

downers grove il

seattle wa

tkda

travel up to 20%

annual salary $90k–$125k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership with shares earned from the start and full vesting after two years
• straight overtime
• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• discretionary annual incentive plan
• HSA contributions
• 401(k) match
• paid time off and eight paid holidays.

Why this role

Employee-owned engineering firm; hybrid schedule with Tuesday–Thursday in office and Monday and Friday working from home; travel up to 20%.

About the employer

TKDA is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.