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TKDA

Graduate Design Engineer, Structural

TKDA

. Collaborate with multidisciplinary architecture and engineering professionals in the Rail Division .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil and Structural Engineering with a focus on steel and cast-in-place concrete design, project lifecycle management, and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and clients. Proficient in developing construction documents and conducting site assessments for various rail-related projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Bachelor's Degree In Civil Or Structural EngineeringProficiency With AutoCADWorking Knowledge Of Steel And Cast-In-Place Concrete DesignProfessional Engineer LicenseExperience Conducting Condition Assessments

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Hard Skills
Structural DesignConstruction Document DevelopmentDesign CalculationsCost EstimationSite Assessment
Soft Skills
Effective Verbal CommunicationEffective Written Communication
Tools & Technologies
AutoCADRISAMathCADMicrosoft OfficeAutodesk Revit
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer LicenseERailSafe Background Check
Industry Keywords
Rail DivisionClass I RailroadsShort Line RailroadsPassenger RailroadsConstruction Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary architecture and engineering professionals in the Rail Division
  • Provide services for Class I, short line, and passenger railroads throughout the country
  • Participate in the full life cycle of structural projects from schematic design through construction
  • Work on industrial and maintenance facilities, locomotive fueling stations, bulk handling structures, and administration buildings
  • Conduct site assessments
  • Develop construction documents and plans
  • Observe construction operations
  • Assist with design calculations, specifications, and construction cost estimates
  • Apply and expand knowledge of steel, cast-in-place concrete, masonry, and timber framing design
  • Develop solutions for new construction, expansion, renovation, conversion, and reinforcement projects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • Recent graduate or up to three years of professional experience
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of steel and cast-in-place concrete design
  • Ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills in specifications, reports, project discussions, and interactions with clients and contractors
  • Ability to travel up to 35%, including overnight travel
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
  • Ability to successfully complete eRailSafe background check and security screening requirements
  • Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is advantageous
  • Professional Engineer license in Minnesota or other states is advantageous
  • Experience conducting condition assessments of existing structures is advantageous
  • Experience preparing proposals and fee estimates is advantageous
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 100% employee-owned
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
  • Eligible for discretionary bonuses through the Annual Incentive Plan
  • Monthly employer HSA contributions if enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan
  • Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits
  • Paid time off accrued based on professional experience
  • Eight paid holidays per year
  • Personalized Total Compensation Overview upon receiving a formal offer