Lead Professional Engineer, Structural - SE

Join TKDA's growing Facilities Engineering team in Seattle and help shape the structures that support communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. As an employee-owned firm, we believe great projects start with great people. You'll collaborate with architects, engineers, and designers across multiple disciplines to deliver meaningful facilities projects from concept through construction.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, take on larger project responsibilities, or develop your project management skills, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact while working alongside a collaborative and experienced team.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

What You'll Do

As a Structural Engineer at TKDA, you'll play an active role throughout the project lifecycle, partnering with civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural professionals to deliver innovative facility solutions.

You will:

• Design structural systems for a variety of facilities projects across the Pacific Northwest.
• Prepare structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop detailed drawings and models using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline project teams to ensure integrated, high-quality designs.
• Participate in model reviews and clash detection efforts.
• Conduct occasional site visits and field verifications of existing structures.
• Perform condition assessments and support construction observation activities.
• Build relationships with clients, project teams, and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Lead or support structural-only and multi-discipline projects from planning and design through construction administration.
• Continue developing your technical leadership and project management skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license, or the ability and commitment to obtain Washington SE licensure within one year of hire.
• Five or more years of structural design experience supporting facilities projects.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and precast structural systems.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and/or RAM Structural System.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience collaborating with multi-discipline engineering and architectural teams throughout project delivery.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, contractors, and project team members.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for project meetings, site visits, and construction observation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration in multiple states.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure in Washington, Oregon, and/or California.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating client relationships.
• Experience preparing fee proposals and responding to RFPs.

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.

100% Employee-Owned

At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 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.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

**All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.** TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*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.

The listed salary range reflects only the base pay for candidates with 10 - 20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Salary range does not include addition compensation such as TKDA ESOP, bonus structure, paid overtime, and more. Individuals who have greater experience and higher compensation expectations are encouraged to apply.