Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 122,450; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual incentive plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA, an employee-owned engineering firm in Bloomington, is seeking a Professional Water-Wastewater Engineer. The role involves designing drinking water treatment systems and wastewater networks while working in a hybrid environment.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least four years of relevant experience. TKDA offers competitive compensation ranging from $80,000 to $122,450 annually depending on experience.

Employee benefits include health insurance, a retirement plan, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment.
• Professional Engineer in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Minimum of four years of experience with water and wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Design drinking water treatment systems and wastewater collection networks.
• Travel for construction administration, client consultations, and site inspections.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined project teams.

Skills

Water and wastewater treatment

Hydraulic design

Interpersonal skills

Technical report preparation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

ArcMap

SewerCAD

HydroCAD

Job description

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

We're looking for a civil engineer with prior water/wastewater experience or a strong passion for creating clean water solutions. You'll design everything from drinking water treatment systems to wastewater collection networks, working on complex projects locally in Minnesota, while continuing to serve our established clients throughout the country.

Hybrid Work Environment

Tuesday - Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis on water and wastewater treatment, hydraulic design, and/or infrastructure design.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota (or ability to obtain within 12 months) with a minimum of four (4) years of progressive experience with water and wastewater projects.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills when preparing technical reports and specifications, participating in project team discussions, and interacting with clients and contractors.
• Desire and/or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals (graduate engineers, technicians, and interns).
• Ability to travel as needed for construction administration, team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Ability to work outdoors, including walking and climbing over rough terrain while carrying up to 40 pounds and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company requirements.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Previous project management experience or related responsibilities including managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Previous experience collaborating with or leading a multi-disciplined project team.
• Previous experience assisting with market development activities to secure new contract opportunities including preparation of proposals and fee estimates.
• Prior experience or aspiration to establish, cultivate, and enhance relations with existing and prospective clients and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of ArcMap, SWWM, AFT Fathom, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD and/or Revit.

Compensation

$80,000 - $122,450 a year (base pay for candidates with 4-12 years of related experience). Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• HSA Contributions: Monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan.
• 401(k) Match: Employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
• ESOP: Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrues based on professional experience and includes eight paid holidays per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Work Authorization

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.