Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater

Posted: 2026-04-09

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.   From treatment plants to pump stations, our portfolio shows expertise that really flows. Check it out: Portfolio Archive - TKDA   Ready to be part of an employee-owned team that's making a real difference? Apply now and let's build something great together.   Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday in office | Monday & Friday WFH

- 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 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.

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.   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.