Senior Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off based on experience

Job summary

TKDA, an employee-owned engineering firm in Bloomington, is seeking a Senior Professional Water-Wastewater Engineer. The role involves managing complex public/private water projects and mentoring engineering professionals.

Experience with water treatment infrastructure and strong communication skills are essential. TKDA offers a hybrid work model with health benefits and an employee stock ownership plan.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of progressive technical design experience managing water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Experience developing plans and specifications for construction.
• Ability to travel as needed for client consultations and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex public and private water projects from concept to construction.
• Drive business development and represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Public and private water project management

Mentoring engineering professionals

Communication and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcMap

Job description

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 to lead complex public and private water projects while mentoring the next generation of talent. Whether you come from water‑wastewater or have a strong civil engineering background with a passion for creating clean water solutions, you will design everything from municipal treatment facilities to private development systems and build lasting relationships across the Twin Cities metro and beyond.

From treatment plants to pump stations, our portfolio showcases expert solutions. Check it out: Portfolio Archive – TKDA.

This role shapes project strategy from concept to construction, drives business development, and represents our employee‑owned company at industry events.

Hybrid Work Environment

Tuesday – Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering and Professional Engineer registration in the State of Minnesota.
• 10–20 years of progressive technical design experience with at least five years managing public and private water and/or wastewater treatment infrastructure and facility projects.
• Experience developing conceptual and detailed plans and specifications for construction.
• Experience managing projects and leading a multi‑disciplinated project team.
• Experience mentoring and developing a team of engineering professionals; demonstrated ability to foster a 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; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Advantageous Qualifications

• 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 securing public and private contracts within the Twin Cities metro area, throughout 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, ArcMap, SWWM, AFT Fathom, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, WaterCAD and/or Revit.

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.

Benefits

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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. TKDA does not sponsor employment visas (H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, etc.).

Salary Range

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.