Lead Water-Wastewater Engineer

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

• from our backyard in the greater Twin Cities and throughout the country. As a member of our team, you will provide end-to-end services
• from planning and design through rehabilitation and construction administration
• on various municipal and industrial drinking water, wastewater collection and treatment, and stormwater systems.

Furthermore, you will collaborate with and be supported by the ever-growing multidisciplinary expertise of your fellow employee-owners with backgrounds in civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and architecture. This position is preferred to sit in our Bloomington, Minnesota office, but can also reside in our 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 that produce 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 your 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

• and where we live.

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, including 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). Masters 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. Prior 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

• within the Twin Cities metro, across greater Minnesota, and throughout the upper Midwest Why TKDA?

Employee-owned:

Join an ESOP company that values collaboration and shared success.

Multidisciplinary depth:

Partner with civil, structural, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and controls experts to deliver integrated solutions.

Work that matters:

Deliver drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater improvements that keep communities thriving. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 20+ years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Provided salary does not include additional compensation, such as TKDA's ESOP and bonus program. In addition to Bloomington, you can find the salary ranges for the following offices:

Milwaukee:

$148,500

• $176,300

Downers Grove:

$152,250

• $180,500

Duluth:

$137,750

• $163,400 Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner.

From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits Health Benefits:

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan:

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions:

Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k)

Match:

Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals

ESOP:

Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off:

Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

• Pre-Employment Screening
• 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.
• Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies
• TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place.

In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.