Graduate Engineer, Water Resources

At TKDA, our Water Resources team works to develop and implement practical, cost-effective, and maintenance friendly stormwater control measures. Designs are balanced to minimize costs while providing flood control, enhancing water quality, and protecting wetlands, lakes, and rivers.

As a Graduate Engineer on our Water Resources team, you will assist with calculations and plans for a variety of projects related to designing, modeling, and developing storm water drainage and management systems for DOT, county, and city projects in the upper Midwest, Class I railroad projects and other private client projects nationwide.

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for sustainability, cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Hybrid work environment 3 days (Tues/Wed/Thurs) | 2 days WFH (Mon/Fri) 

2025 Location Note: We are moving! Currently still in downtown Saint Paul, we will be fully moved in at our new HQ in the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington by April 2025. Check out more about our new office! TKDA HQ 2025

• Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of design projects
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of team members
• Support projects through the entire lifecycle from preliminary design through construction

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
• 2-4 years of post-graduate experience supporting water resources projects
• Previous experience with CADD platforms (AutoCAD,  Civil 3D, and MicroStation Open Roads Designer)
• Previous experience with GIS and drainage software (SWMM, P8, HydroCAD, HEC programs)
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Valid driver’s license

• Active EIT certification
• Previous experience developing construction plans and specifications

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.