Senior Designer (CAD), Civil Engineering/Site Design

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals is looking for a CAD Designer / Engineering Specialist who has extensive experience developing civil designs for varied site design projects within the manufacturing / industrial, private development, renewable energy, education, and municipal / government sectors. As a member of our team, you will work alongside other Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide civil design on multi-discipline public and private projects, including industrial, commercial development, utility infrastructure and facility design, stormwater management systems, and corporate and academic campus design. For this hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote) opportunity, we are seeking an experienced designer to join our team in Saint Paul, MN. Remote accommodations will be strongly considered for self-starter and self-sufficient candidates who have demonstrated their ability to work successfully in a remote work environment and whose place of residence may be logistically challenging to work within one of our offices on a regular basis. Location Note: TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood! Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ | 2025 Required Qualifications Associate's Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related field. 10 to 15 years of progressive design experience with site development projects including site layouts, roadway design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access, site grading, utility plan and profiles, and plan preparation. Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.). Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to participate in project team meetings and interact directly with clients and technical professionals on a frequent basis. Advantageous Qualifications Previous experience performing surveying operations including operation of instruments, recording and interpretation of data, and survey processing. Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, site visits, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required. Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record. 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. EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability