Senior Professional Engineer, Civil/Site Design
Company: TKDA
Location: Downers Grove
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At our 100% employee-owned
engineering firm, you'll actually own a piece of every project you
help deliver. We're looking for a Senior Professional Civil
Engineer who loves variety—from renewable energy sites to food
processing facilities, academic campuses to municipal
infrastructure. You'll work out of our Downers Grove, Illinois
office, leading project teams, mentor junior engineers, and work
directly with clients on everything from preliminary design through
construction. One day you might be tackling stormwater management,
the next you're designing utility infrastructure or managing a
corporate campus development. We follow a "seller-doer" approach,
which means you'll collaborate with our Market Managers to build
client relationships while focusing on what you do best—great
engineering and project leadership. No pressure to be a full-time
salesperson, just authentic client partnerships that grow naturally
from solid work. Ready to join a team where your success directly
impacts your future? Let's talk. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday -
Thursday in office \u007C Monday & Friday WFH Required
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Professional
Engineer in the State of Minnesota or Illinois. Minimum of ten
years of progressive technical design experience with site
development projects including site layouts, site grading, roadway
design, utility design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access,
stormwater management, and site permitting. Minimum of five years
of progressive and successful experience managing projects; strong
working knowledge of the project development process including
coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
Minimum of two years of business development experience
demonstrated by a track record of securing new project
opportunities. Ability to apply effective written and verbal
communication and presentation skills when developing proposals,
negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading
project team meetings, and delivering client presentations.
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced
professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards,
quality control, and/or project management practices. Provide and
lead Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews for civil
projects. Experience working with regulatory agencies, and
knowledge of the permit application process with FEMA, DOT, DNR,
and state / local government entities. Experience and understanding
of AutoCAD Civil 3D used to develop site designs. Flexibility for
limited overnight travel to conduct on-site consultations,
participate in project meetings, or attend business development and
industry events. Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean
driving record. Advantageous Qualifications Active professional
registration or the ability to obtain registrations in additional
states with a preference of Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, South
Dakota, and Iowa. Prior management and site design experience for
private commercial / industrial developers. Prior management and
site design experience for renewable energy (solar and/or wind)
infrastructure and facilities. The listed salary range reflects
base pay for candidates with 10-15 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. *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.
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