TKDA

Established in 1910, we are a 100 percent employee-owned company with engineers, architects, planners, and specialized experts. We provide solutions to clients in the industrial and manufacturing, transportation, building and sites, and water markets. Our services include engineering, architecture, planning, interior design, landscape architecture, construction, civil, electrical, GIS, environmental, mechanical, geospatial, structural, and water resources. We work with clients from our offices in Chicago, Duluth, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Bernardino, and Seattle.

We aim to improve communities, help businesses and industries grow, and build long-term client relationships. We commit to quality and service, investing in training and technology to provide effective design solutions. Safety is central to our mission. We invest in tools for prevention, education, and accountability, striving for zero injuries. We also cultivate a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, listening and acting on opportunities to advance the firm’s diverse character.

As a 100 percent employee-owned company, we encourage a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and open communication. Employees can freely share ideas, ask questions, and express opinions. Our ownership model unites teams nationwide, sharing rewards from collective success. We support a flexible work environment with adaptive scheduling and remote work options, helping employees balance work with personal well-being. We promote an inclusive environment and support a Women’s Resource Group, which works to improve working environments, increase diversity, and support women through social connections and career development. We also provide professional development opportunities and mentorship programs for employee growth.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including flexible/hybrid work arrangements, compensation for all hours worked, and an Annual Incentive Plan with discretionary bonuses. Our financial benefits include a 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) funded by company profits. We provide PTO accrued based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year. Health benefits cover medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one, with HSA & FSA options and employer contributions to HSA for eligible plans. We also have programs for Family Leave & Adoption Assistance, Employee Assistance & Wellness, Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development, and an Employee Referral Program. Mentorship programs and structured internship programs, which include formal software training, networking, and learning seminars, are also available.