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Graduate Design Engineer, Civil - Transportation | Airfield/Airport Design

TKDA
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Mar 09, 2026
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer who has a strong interest in transportation engineering, and more specifically within the aviation sector? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, work on a variety of aviation projects, and be provided with challenges to continuously learn and expand your responsibilities? If you answered "yes", then consider joining us as a Graduate Design Engineer with our Aviation team in Milwaukee! As a member of our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline professionals, you will work alongside Civil Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Planners to provide engineering expertise at airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international hub airports, and military bases. You will be responsible for preparing detailed drawings using AutoCAD, frequently performing calculations for project dimensions and elevations, computing and tabulating quantities, and performing preliminary surveys and construction administration duties as needed. As shown by our extensive portfolio, you will get your career off the ground by contributing to a variety of project opportunities, including the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements. For this opportunity we are seeking qualified candidates who currently or plan to reside within a regular commuting distance of our MKE / Wauwatosa, WI. The selected candidate will be provided with a flexible hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) work arrangement. *Note:* The selected candidate must complete and pass all background and security requests required by state and/or federal agencies responsible for aviation operations as a condition of employment. Required Qualifications Upcoming graduate or professional with up to four years of progressive experience developing construction documentation for various transportation infrastructure projects. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Civil 3D; Proficiency with MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications and reports, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors. Ability to travel as needed for construction administration, team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required. Advantageous Qualifications FE / EIT certification strongly preferred. Thorough understanding of drafting techniques, plan development, and related engineering practices. Previous coursework or project assignments related to airport planning and design. Previous experience conducting topographic surveys, on-site inspections, and construction observations. Previous training or experience with ArcGIS. The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 0-5 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. 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. Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ 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. *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.