Assistant Group Manager​/Professional Engineer - Water Resources

Overview

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for an experienced water resources engineer with progressive technical knowledge and engaging mentorship skills to join our team in a new role as the Assistant Water Resources Group Manager in Saint Paul.

Resides within a regular commuting distance of the Saint Paul, MN office. Flexible work arrangements (3 days in office / 2 days remote per week) may be considered for those who have demonstrated the ability to work well in a hybrid environment, with self-motivation, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication skills.

TKDA is 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. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

• Assist with leading a team of engineers, hydrologists, scientists, designers, and technicians to design, model, and develop storm water drainage and management systems for DOT, county, city projects in Minnesota, Class I railroad projects nationwide, and other private client projects nationwide.
• Provide technical coaching and mentorship and conduct performance reviews with direct reports, outlining professional growth and development objectives aligned with their goals and business needs.
• Monitor workload distribution and assist with resource allocation based on availability, technical competencies, and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement technical specifications; communicate requirements to team members and revise/design as necessary to ensure consistency with design standards and deliverables.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews on work performed by direct reports and assist the Water Resources Group Manager with reviews of work by lead and senior team members.
• Serve as a lead engineer on project assignments and assume project management for significant/complex projects or those of strategic importance.
• Facilitate proposal development efforts, represent TKDA at project interviews, and engage with current and prospective client representatives at local and regional conferences.
• Assist the Water Resources Group Manager in outlining annual market development plans to enhance and expand awareness of service offerings and capabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in civil or environmental engineering with an emphasis on water resources.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ten or more years of progressive experience designing and modeling large-scale stormwater management system projects.
• Experience leading and/or coaching a team of civil/water resource design professionals with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and experience.
• Experience or aspirations to manage technical and financial aspects of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proficiency with Civil3D for design and HydroCAD, Open Roads, GIS, SWMM, and HEC programs for drainage modeling and analysis.
• Strong working knowledge of DOT design standards and deliverable requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to apply written and verbal communication and presentation skills in proposals, technical reports, client meetings, and team leadership.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company and client requirements.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally (up to 10%) as needed based on project assignments.
• Ability to mentor staff members in design and project management.

• Prior experience responding to proposal requests or facilitating proposal development efforts.
• Prior experience contributing to business or market development plans.
• Prior experience or aspirations to cultivate and enhance relations with stakeholders of current and prospective clients.
• Working knowledge of FRA and/or AREMA design standards and requirements.