Designer (CAD), Water-Wastewater

MSP - Minneapolis - Saint Paul, Minnesota (Bloomington)
Facilities Engineering – Water / Wastewater /
Full Time (40) /
Hybrid
Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a CAD Designer / Engineering Specialist to assist with the development of preliminary and final designs for wastewater collection, wastewater treatment, water supply, drinking water treatment, and street improvements within the municipal / government, manufacturing / industrial, and private development sectors.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside other Civil, Architectural, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide civil design on multi-discipline public and private projects, including industrial, commercial development, utility infrastructure and facility design, stormwater management systems, and corporate and academic campus design.

Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)
Location Note: TKDA HQ is moving to the South Loop Bloomington neighborhood!
Check out the announcement to learn more! TKDA New HQ | 2025

Required Qualifications

    • Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Engineering, or related field
    • Minimum of two years of progressive design experience with site grading, utility plan and profiles, site development projects including site layouts, roadway design, vehicular and/or pedestrian access, and plan preparation.
    • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
    • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, etc.).
    • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to participate in project team meetings and interact directly with clients and technical professionals on a frequent basis.
    • Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, site visits, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required. 
    • Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Advantageous Qualifications

    • Previous experience with processing topographic surveys and developing background AutoCAD drawings from survey field data.
    • Previous experience performing surveying operations including operation of instruments, recording, and interpretation of data.
    • Previous experience or formal training with AutoCAD Revit BIM. 
$57,000 - $67,154 a year
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0-5 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. 
If you are looking for the opportunity to work in a challenging and highly-collaborative environment where your talents will be recognized and rewarded, then apply on-line today to join our team! 

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.