Senior Professional Engineer, Geotechnical
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life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 Oct 06, 2026 | |
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Join our Geotechnical group as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer / Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN, where you'll provide technical leadership for complex underground infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest and beyond. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to clients and project teams, leading geotechnical investigations, analyses, design efforts, and construction support for challenging underground and heavy civil infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in growing our geotechnical practice by mentoring engineers, developing client relationships, supporting business development efforts, and guiding projects from pursuit through construction. This is an opportunity to influence the technical direction of major projects while helping shape the future of our growing geotechnical and underground engineering team. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH
What You'll Do Lead complex geotechnical and underground projects Provide technical leadership and engineering oversight for geotechnical investigations, analyses, and designs related to tunnels, shafts, trenchless installations, deep excavations, retaining systems, and other underground infrastructure projects. Serve as a technical authority Guide project teams in evaluating subsurface conditions, assessing geotechnical risks, and developing innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions for complex engineering challenges. Manage multidisciplinary project delivery Lead projects and coordinate with civil, structural, water, transportation, survey, and construction teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions that meet client objectives, schedules, and budgets. Oversee geotechnical investigations and analysis Direct subsurface exploration programs, laboratory testing initiatives, and interpretation of geotechnical data to support engineering recommendations and design development. Drive client relationships and business growth Develop and maintain strong client relationships, support proposal and pursuit efforts, participate in project interviews, and identify opportunities for continued growth within existing and new markets. Provide construction-phase leadership Support construction activities through review of RFIs, submittals, value engineering evaluations, claims analysis, field observations, and technical consultation during project execution. Mentor and develop staff Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to geotechnical engineers, geologists, and engineering staff while fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing across the team. Contribute to practice development Help establish technical standards, improve engineering processes, promote innovation, and support strategic growth initiatives within the geotechnical and underground engineering practice. Support quality and risk management Serve as engineer of record, technical reviewer, or quality manager on major projects, ensuring technical excellence, consistency, and risk awareness throughout project delivery.
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 12-25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Candidates whose experience falls outside this range are still encouraged to apply and will be given full consideration.
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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.
TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H1B, F1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.
*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.
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