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Established in 1910, TKDA is a 100 percent employee-owned company of engineers, architects, planners, and specialized experts. We solve client challenges across the industrial, transportation, building + sites, and water markets. Our multi-disciplined teams form a strong firm, cohesive enough to draw on each other’s strengths and versatile enough to adapt to changing business climates. We are committed to improving communities, helping businesses and industries grow, and building long-term client relationships. With offices in Chicago, Duluth, Saint Paul, San Bernardino, and Seattle, we work with clients from border to border and coast to coast.

Engineering & Construction

TKDA

You need a professional degree in Architecture, MN registration (or ability to obtain), 5-15 years experience, corporate project design, PM aspirations, and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.

You will design corporate/industrial projects, manage teams, develop proposals, prepare documentation, and maintain client relationships while overseeing budgets and schedules.

Architecture & Urban Planning

Saint Paul

<p>TKDA is 100% employee-owned. Our culture thrives on collaboration, sharing ideas, and open communication that encourages contributions from every one of our employee owners. As a multidiscipline, full-service firm, we achieve success by our entire team working towards our common goal to provide innovate design solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Are you an enthusiastic Architect with an entrepreneurial-spirt and strong design skills? Do you want to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a well-respected design team? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you with our Architecture team in downtown Duluth!</p><p>As a member of our team, you will contribute to and lead the design efforts for a variety of corporate / industrial projects for our Fortune 500 clients throughout the country, as well as educational and government projects right here in Minnesota. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidiscipline team of highly talented and innovative design and engineering professionals in a fun and energizing work environment.</p><p>You will have the opportunity to serve as a Project Architect and be responsible for developing schematic designs, assisting with specification preparation and edits, and preparing production documentation. You will also serve as a Project Manager and be responsible for coordinating the activities of a multidiscipline team while managing fee estimates, project budgets, and schedules. You will also be key to our marketing efforts by developing project proposals and client presentations, as well as maintaining and establishing client relationships and identifying industry and market trends to launch new business development objectives.</p><p><strong>Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)</strong></p><p><em>Location Note: </em>TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood!</p><p>Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ \u007C 2025</p><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural Registration in the State of Minnesota or ability to become registered within a year of employment; Registration in additional states is a plus.</li><li>Five (5) to fifteen (15) years of experience with progressive responsibilities.</li><li>Previous design experience on corporate projects; Educational and government projects a plus.</li><li>Aspirations to serve or previous experience serving as a Project Manager with demonstrated abilities related to multi-tasking, time management, budgeting, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and leadership.</li><li>Proficiency with design applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch-up; Knowledge of graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design is a plus.</li></ul><p>If you have an interest in working in a challenging and highly-collaborative environment to create effective, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable architectural solutions, look no further! Submit your resume for consideration by applying on-line today.</p><p>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.</p><p><strong>*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* </strong></p><p>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.</p>

TKDA is 100% employee-owned. Our culture thrives on collaboration, sharing ideas, and open communication that encourages contributions from every one of our employee owners. As a multidiscipline, full-service firm, we achieve success by our entire team working towards our common goal to provide innovate design solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Are you an enthusiastic Architect with an entrepreneurial-spirt and strong design skills? Do you want to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a well-respected design team? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you with our Architecture team in downtown Duluth!As a member of our team, you will contribute to and lead the design efforts for a variety of corporate / industrial projects for our Fortune 500 clients throughout the country, as well as educational and government projects right here in Minnesota. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidiscipline team of highly talented and innovative design and engineering professionals in a fun and energizing work environment.You will have the opportunity to serve as a Project Architect and be responsible for developing schematic designs, assisting with specification preparation and edits, and preparing production documentation. You will also serve as a Project Manager and be responsible for coordinating the activities of a multidiscipline team while managing fee estimates, project budgets, and schedules. You will also be key to our marketing efforts by developing project proposals and client presentations, as well as maintaining and establishing client relationships and identifying industry and market trends to launch new business development objectives.Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)Location Note: TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood!Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ \u007C 2025Required QualificationsProfessional degree in Architecture and Architectural Registration in the State of Minnesota or ability to become registered within a year of employment; Registration in additional states is a plus.Five (5) to fifteen (15) years of experience with progressive responsibilities.Previous design experience on corporate projects; Educational and government projects a plus.Aspirations to serve or previous experience serving as a Project Manager with demonstrated abilities related to multi-tasking, time management, budgeting, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and leadership.Proficiency with design applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch-up; Knowledge of graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design is a plus.If you have an interest in working in a challenging and highly-collaborative environment to create effective, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable architectural solutions, look no further! Submit your resume for consideration by applying on-line today.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.

Registered Architect, Corporate / Industrial - TKDA

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  TKDA is 100% employee-owned. Our culture thrives on collaboration, sharing ideas, and open communication that encourages contributions from every one of our employee owners. As a multidiscipline, full-service firm, we achieve success by our entire team working towards our common goal to provide innovate design solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations. Are you an enthusiastic Architect with an entrepreneurial-spirt and strong design skills? Do you want to make an impact and contribute to the growth of a well-respected design team? If so, we have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you with our Architecture team in downtown Duluth!
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   As a member of our team, you will contribute to and lead the design efforts for a variety of corporate / industrial projects for our Fortune 500 clients throughout the country, as well as educational and government projects right here in Minnesota. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidiscipline team of highly talented and innovative design and engineering professionals in a fun and energizing work environment.
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  <br> You will have the opportunity to serve as a Project Architect and be responsible for developing schematic designs, assisting with specification preparation and edits, and preparing production documentation. You will also serve as a Project Manager and be responsible for coordinating the activities of a multidiscipline team while managing fee estimates, project budgets, and schedules. You will also be key to our marketing efforts by developing project proposals and client presentations, as well as maintaining and establishing client relationships and identifying industry and market trends to launch new business development objectives.
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  <b><br> Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)</b>
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  <i> Location Note: </i>TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood!
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   Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ \u007C 2025
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 <h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Qualifications</b></h3>
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  <li> Professional degree in Architecture and Architectural Registration in the State of Minnesota or ability to become registered within a year of employment; Registration in additional states is a plus.</li>
  <li> Five (5) to fifteen (15) years of experience with progressive responsibilities.</li>
  <li> Previous design experience on corporate projects; Educational and government projects a plus.</li>
  <li> Aspirations to serve or previous experience serving as a Project Manager with demonstrated abilities related to multi-tasking, time management, budgeting, communication (verbal, written, and presentation), and leadership.</li>
  <li> Proficiency with design applications including Revit, AutoCAD, and Sketch-up; Knowledge of graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design is a plus.</li>
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   If you have an interest in working in a challenging and highly-collaborative environment to create effective, aesthetically pleasing and sustainable architectural solutions, look no further! Submit your resume for consideration by applying on-line today.
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  <br> 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.
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  <b><br> *Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* </b>
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  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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Registered Architect, Corporate / Industrial

You need a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management, EIT cert, understanding of construction methods, ability to interpret plans, strong communication skills, AutoCAD and MS Office proficiency, travel up to 75%, physically fit for site work.

You will oversee construction operations of railroad projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Collaborate with contractors and inspectors, attend meetings, prepare reports, and assist in resolving construction challenges to ensure successful project completion.

Construction & Surveying

Engineering

<ul><li>Do you prefer working from a construction site instead of a cubicle? Do you enjoy watching stuff get built? Do you enjoy new and interesting challenges every day? If so, then consider joining our team as a Graduate Construction Engineer!</li></ul>

Do you prefer working from a construction site instead of a cubicle? Do you enjoy watching stuff get built? Do you enjoy new and interesting challenges every day? If so, then consider joining our team as a Graduate Construction Engineer!

Graduate Construction / Civil Engineer or Manager - TKDA

Graduate Construction / Civil Engineer or Manager

You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, up to 2 years relevant experience, EIT certification, strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills, and excellent communication abilities for this Graduate Engineer role in civil/site design at TKDA.

You will assist in site design for public and private projects, including industrial site development, stormwater management, and facility design. Collaborate with a team to prepare design plans and calculations for various civil engineering projects.

Bachelors

<ul><li>For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified upcoming/recent graduate or professional who resides within a regular commuting distance of our&nbsp;office&nbsp;in Saint Paul, MN. Flexible work arrangements (3 days in&nbsp;office&nbsp;/ 2 days&nbsp;remote&nbsp;per week) will be considered for those who have demonstrated an ability to work successfully in a&nbsp;hybrid&nbsp;work environment by displaying self-motivation, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication skills.&nbsp;</li></ul>

For this opportunity, we are seeking a qualified upcoming/recent graduate or professional who resides within a regular commuting distance of our office in Saint Paul, MN. Flexible work arrangements (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week) will be considered for those who have demonstrated an ability to work successfully in a hybrid work environment by displaying self-motivation, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication skills. 

Graduate Engineer, Civil/Site Design - TKDA

Graduate Engineer, Civil/Site Design

You need a bachelor's in civil engineering, EIT certification, proficiency in RISA 3D/Ram, MathCAD, AutoCAD/Revit, strong communication skills, time management ability, and willingness to travel occasionally for this dynamic structural engineering role.

You will design, analyze, and develop structural components and systems, coordinate with other disciplines, review submittals, conduct observations, and compose technical reports.

<ul><li>We are growing and, as a result, looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals. As a member of our team, you will work alongside civil, electrical, mechanical, and other structural engineering professionals and architects to design various facilities within the academic/education, corporate, industrial, government, and transportation sectors in Duluth, MN, and across the country.&nbsp;</li></ul>

We are growing and, as a result, looking for a Graduate Structural Engineer to join our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals. As a member of our team, you will work alongside civil, electrical, mechanical, and other structural engineering professionals and architects to design various facilities within the academic/education, corporate, industrial, government, and transportation sectors in Duluth, MN, and across the country. 

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