Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in solving intricate underground challenges. As a Geotechnical Engineer, you'll leverage your expertise and judgment to contribute to shaping the infrastructure around us, working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

About the Role

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with Tuesdays through Thursdays in the office and Mondays and Fridays designated for remote work. You will be instrumental in a wide range of underground and geotechnical projects, including tunnels, shafts, trenchless systems, and open-cut excavations, providing support from initial investigation through design and into construction.

What You’ll Do

• Tackle Complex Underground Challenges: Apply geotechnical expertise to analyze subsurface conditions and support the design of various underground structures.
• Lead Subsurface Investigations: Plan and participate in geotechnical investigations, including site selection for borings, reporting soil/rock conditions, and interpreting field data.
• Develop Practical Solutions: Utilize boring logs, lab data, and field observations to create clear, defensible engineering recommendations.
• Own Technical Deliverables: Prepare comprehensive geotechnical reports, data reports, and other essential technical documentation.
• Engage in Field Work: Conduct site visits, construction observation, and inspections for underground structures and related infrastructure.
• Support Full Project Lifecycle: Contribute to all project phases, including design support and construction coordination (RFIs, submittals, field communication).
• Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, and designers to develop well-coordinated solutions.

What We’re Looking For

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Minnesota (or ability to obtain).
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, with a Geotechnical emphasis preferred.
• 4 to 15 years of progressive geotechnical engineering experience.
• Experience with underground design, trenchless methods, or tunneling projects.
• Strong background in subsurface investigations, soil borings, and geotechnical report development.
• Experience with open-cut excavations, slope stability, and earthwork design.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction-phase services, field investigations, or construction observation.
• Familiarity with trenchless construction methods (e.g., microtunneling, HDD, auger boring).
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in mentoring junior staff and contributing to team development.

Compensation

• $88,500 - $134,000 per year (Salary range reflects base pay for 4-15 years of experience; compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities).

Why Join Us?

• 100% Employee-Owned Firm: Become an owner and share in the collective success and rewards.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one; Annual Incentive Plan; HSA Contributions; 401(k) match; ESOP.
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on experience and enjoy eight paid holidays annually.

Company Commitment

• Equal Opportunity Employer: TKDA is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Standard background screening required upon conditional offer of employment.