Senior Professional Engineer, Water​/Wastewater

TKDA, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm with 115 years of proven expertise, is seeking a Senior Professional Water-Wastewater Engineer to join our team at our brand-new Bloomington office.

We're looking for an experienced engineer who wants to lead complex public and private water projects while mentoring the next generation of talent. Whether you’re coming from water-wastewater or have a strong civil engineering background with a passion for creating clean water solutions, you’ll design everything from municipal treatment facilities to private development systems—all while building lasting relationships across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

From treatment plants to pump stations, our portfolio shows expertise that really flows. Check it out:

This isn’t just another engineering role. You’ll shape project strategy from concept to construction, drive business development, and represent our employee-owned company at industry events. Plus, you’ll have the backing of our multi-disciplined team and the stability that comes with over a century of engineering excellence.

Ready to be part of an employee-owned team that’s making a real difference? Apply now and let’s build something great together.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering and Professional Engineer registration in the State of Minnesota.
• Ten to twenty years of progressive technical design experience with a minimum of five years of experience directly managing public and private water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure and facility projects.
• Previous experience with development of conceptual and detailed plans and specifications for construction.
• Previous experience managing projects and leading a multi-disciplined project team.
• Previous experience mentoring and developing a team of engineering professionals; demonstrated ability to foster collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, and conducting project interviews.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.;
  Occasional overnight travel may be required.

• Advanced degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment.
• Experience leading and managing multidiscipline design projects with engineering fees in excess of $1.0 million.
• Effective business development skills demonstrated by a track record of securing public and private contracts within the Twin Cities metro area, throughout the State of Minnesota, and across the upper Midwest.
• Previous client management experience with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain client relations and secure business opportunities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Arc Map, SWWM, AFT Fathom, Sewer
  
  CAD, Hydro
  
  CAD, Water
  
  CAD and/or Revit.

$100,779 - $149,695 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 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.

Note:

To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and have the ability to travel frequently throughout the country for project assignments. Based on prospective project assignments, the selected candidate may be required to complete and pass any background, security, motor vehicle record (MVR), or drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and applicable state and/or federal agencies.

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