Graduate Engineer, Civil - Traffic​/Transportation

Join TKDA as a Graduate Engineer, Transportation - Traffic (0 - 2 Years Experience) and shape the future of urban mobility. With us, you'll develop innovative solutions to real‑world transportation challenges, enhancing the safety and efficiency of our infrastructure. Make an impact and grow your career with a dynamic team dedicated to excellence!

As a member of our team, you work alongside a group of engineers, designers, and technicians who have established a reputation for generating safe and efficient designs for complex transportation infrastructure systems for the Department of Transportation, local agencies, and design‑build contractors.

You will be responsible for observing and collecting traffic data, performing intersection evaluations, completing traffic and corridor studies, and conducting analyses using simulation and modeling software. You will also be responsible for preparing preliminary and final designs and developing construction plans for traffic signals, lighting, construction staging, maintenance of traffic, and signing/striping.

For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified candidate who currently resides or plans to relocate within a regular commuting distance of our office.

Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday - Thursday In‑Office | Monday & Friday WFH

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Strong interest in Traffic Engineering
• Strong interpersonal skills;
  Ability to work in a team environment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid Driver’s license

• BS degree with emphasis in Traffic Engineering or Transportation
• Internship or professional experience in traffic study, traffic plan development or related transportation projects
• Previous experience or training with AutoCAD and/or Microstation
• Prior experience or general working knowledge of traffic analysis software, including Synchro / Sim Traffic, VISSIM, RODEL, or CORSIM

$75,000 - $85,450 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0-4 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.

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.

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.