Designer (CAD), Water-Wastewater

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

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.

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.

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.