Lead Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater - Municipal & Industrial

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 148,500 - 176,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Bonuses

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Lead Water-Wastewater Engineer to join our team in Milwaukee or Bloomington, MN. In this role, you will design water and wastewater infrastructure projects and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver solutions for communities.

Qualified candidates must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license and over 20 years of related experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $148,500 to $176,300 based on experience, along with benefits like health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience.
• Extensive experience in developing conceptual and detailed plans.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Oversee technical tasks and deliverables ensuring design quality.
• Collaborate with municipalities and utilities for sustainable solutions.

Skills

Professional Engineer (PE)

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Project Management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Master’s degree in Water and Wastewater Treatment

Tools

ArcMap

SWMM

SewerCAD

HydroCAD

Job description

Lead Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater - Municipal & Industrial

Join our team as a Lead Water-Wastewater Engineer in Bloomington, MN where you will have the opportunity to be a technical lead, design innovator, and mentor while delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects that protect the health and well‑being of the public and the environment across the greater Twin Cities and throughout the country.

In this role you will provide end‑to‑end services—from planning and design through rehabilitation and construction administration—on municipal and industrial drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary employee‑owners in civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and architectural disciplines.

While the position is preferable in our Bloomington office, it can also reside in the Milwaukee, Downers Grove, or Duluth offices.

What You’ll Do

• Lead technical design: Plan and design water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, and collection/distribution systems from concept through construction.
• Serve as a technical leader: Apply sound judgment and creativity to plan, organize, and guide complex projects; provide input to improve design standards for consistent, high‑quality deliverables.
• Direct project teams: Oversee technical tasks and deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and design quality across assigned projects.
• Produce and review deliverables: Prepare or oversee complex engineering calculations, plans, and specifications; conduct quality control reviews consistent with company, client, and project‑specific standards.
• Mentor future talent: Share expertise and guide emerging engineers as they grow in their careers.
• Collaborate with clients: Work closely with municipalities, utilities, and private developers to deliver innovative sustainable solutions.
• Shape the future of water infrastructure: Bring your technical vision to life on projects that matter to communities we serve.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional Engineer (PE) with 20+ years of progressive water/wastewater engineering experience, including leading the technical delivery of public and/or private conveyance and treatment facility projects.
• Extensive experience developing conceptual and detailed plans and specifications—hydraulic analyses, plant layouts, equipment review/selection, and collection system design.
• Prior experience with process evaluations, cost estimating, and construction administration.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcMap, SWMM, AFT Fathom, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD, and/or Revit.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 15%, including occasional overnight travel.
• Master’s degree with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment.
• Experience with conceptual and facility planning, permitting, and coordination with regulators.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide technical direction throughout all design phases.
• Experience leading the design of multidisciplinary projects with engineering fees over $1 M.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate client and stakeholder relations and to secure public and private project opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range reflects experience (20+ years). Additional compensation includes company ESOP, and other benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) match, and bonuses. Salary ranges for offices:

• Milwaukee: $148,500 – $176,300
• Duluth: $137,750 – $163,400

Legal

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected characteristic. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor employment visas.