Senior Professional Engineer, Water-Wastewater

About the role

Tkda is seeking a Senior Professional Water-Wastewater Engineer to join our team at the Bloomington, Minnesota office, where you will be instrumental in elevating our 115-year legacy of engineering excellence. In this capacity, you will own the end-to-end leadership of complex water and wastewater projects, ensuring seamless integration from initial concept through final construction administration. The role requires you to develop strategic intake plans for municipal water frameworks that proactively define project trajectories and mitigate risk early in the project lifecycle. You will orchestrate the design and coordination of treatment facility sequences, ensuring that pump stations and infrastructure components strictly adhere to evolving public health mandates and regulatory standards. A significant portion of your responsibility will involve validating the reliability of these water frameworks through rigorous testing and analysis under a wide array of operational scenarios to guarantee system robustness. You will cultivate collaborative pathways with municipal partners and stakeholders to enhance service capacity across the Twin Cities region, building durable relationships that underscore the value of employee-owned engineering solutions. Additionally, you will balance complex public project demands against strict budget limitations and community expectations, delivering high-quality results without compromise. Finally, you will champion Tkda's employee-owned solutions and technical expertise at industry forums and gatherings, enhancing our reputation and visibility within water sector circles while attracting new opportunities for the firm.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Devise comprehensive intake strategies for municipal water frameworks that establish clear project trajectories before construction begins.
• Orchestrate detailed construction sequences for treatment facilities, ensuring seamless alignment of pump stations with critical public health mandates.
• Analyze and refine review cycles for private development systems to maintain strict adherence to constantly changing regulatory standards.
• Validate the reliability of water frameworks through rigorous testing under diverse operational scenarios to confirm system resilience.
• Cultivate structured collaborative pathways to enhance service capacity across the Twin Cities region via strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement.
• Balance intricate public project demands against stringent budget limitations and heightened community expectations with professionalism.
• Mentor junior engineers on advanced civil engineering methodologies to build robust future capacity and internal talent.
• Champion employee-owned solutions and Tkda's capabilities at industry forums and conferences to elevate the firm's reputation within water sector circles.
• Leverage extensive expertise in water and wastewater system design to deliver innovative solutions for complex municipal and private projects.
• Serve as a primary representative and thought leader for Tkda's employee-owned organization at key industry events and engagements.

Requirements

• Possession of a professional engineering license in at least one jurisdiction is a mandatory requirement for this role.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of direct, hands-on experience in water or wastewater system design is an essential eligibility criterion.
• A demonstrated history of producing high-quality design documents for treatment plants or distribution networks is required without exception.
• A solid grasp of fundamental civil engineering principles is necessary to effectively manage and constrain municipal project scopes.
• Candidates must be able to prove prior involvement in water or wastewater projects that adhere to strict regulatory compliance.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team is essential for success in this senior capacity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to interface effectively with clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Willingness to adhere to the project timelines and deliverables as defined by the firm's rigorous standards and client agreements.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Twin Cities regional standards, guidelines, and best practices will be viewed favorably during the selection process.
• Previous experience engaging with local municipalities and public agencies within the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area is preferred.
• Knowledge of current trends and innovations in water treatment and distribution systems is considered a distinct advantage.

Practical notes

This position operates within a hybrid work framework that defines specific expectations for location and schedule. The designated office location for this role is Bloomington, Minnesota. The schedule requires in-office presence on Tuesday through Thursday, with Monday and Friday designated as remote workdays to accommodate focused work and collaboration balance. This engagement is classified as full-time, requiring a commitment of 40 hours per week to meet project delivery obligations. The compensation package for this role offers a competitive range starting at $120,000 and extending to $160,000 on an annual basis, reflecting the level of responsibility and expertise required. Applicants are advised to verify specific details regarding the application process and required documentation on the official application portal prior to submission. This job description serves as an overview of the position's key aspects and does not replace the official application page or any additional instructions provided by the recruiting team.