Environmental Engineering Lead - Water Resources & Permitting

Sunde Engineering; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunde Engineering in Bloomington, MN is seeking an experienced Civil or Environmental Engineer to lead our Environmental Engineering Group focused on water resources.

The role requires overseeing projects spanning land use development, environmental reviews, and permitting, while guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and earth scientists to protect natural resources and deliver client-focused solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field.
• Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in environmental and/or civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota, OR ability to obtain Minnesota PE registration within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing environmental review.
• Familiarity with geological assessment and earth science integration in engineering design.
• Experience with land use development review and permitting processes in Minnesota.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of associate engineers, geologists, and earth scientists
• Oversee workload planning, professional development, and performance of group staff
• Foster a collaborative, technically rigorous, and client-focused team culture
• Coordinate senior leadership on strategic initiatives
• Direct the preparation and oversight of environmental review (EAWs and EISs)
• Serve as a primary technical reviewer and quality control lead on environmental documents
• Engage with regulatory agencies including the Minnesota EQB, DNR, MPCA, Army Corps of Engineers, and local governmental units
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations to project planning and permitting
• Provide technical leadership on water resources projects including stormwater, wetlands, floodplain analysis, hydrology, and hydraulics
• Apply environmental engineering expertise to site assessments, mitigation planning, and sustainable design
• Oversee preparation of permits, studies, and reports related to water quality, wetland delineation, and protected resources
• Lead environmental due diligence and review for commercial and industrial land development projects
• Supervise earth science investigations including geologic mapping, soil borings, bedrock analysis, and groundwater assessments
• Develop client relationships and serve as a principal point of contact for key clients in private development industrial sectors
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction
• Prepare and review proposals, fee estimates, and technical reports
• Represent the firm at public meetings, agency hearings, and professional events

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Water resources

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Mentorship

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 6 months

Tools

GIS

CAD

Hydrologic/Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Sunde Engineering in Bloomington, MN is seeking an experienced Civil or Environmental Engineer to lead our Environmental Engineering Group focused on water resources.

The role requires overseeing projects spanning land use development, environmental reviews, and permitting, while guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and earth scientists to protect natural resources and deliver client-focused solutions.