Civil Engineering Lead

Sunde Engineering • Bloomington, MN

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About The Position

Sunde Engineering is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm serving developers, architects, landowners, and municipalities across the Midwest. It provides site development design, permitting, stormwater management, and environmental consulting for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

The Civil Engineering Lead will lead the Environmental Engineering Group, guiding a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and earth scientists on projects involving land use development, environmental review, and permitting. The role combines technical leadership in water resources and environmental engineering with regulatory expertise, staff development, client relationships, and project management. The successful candidate will help advance client goals while protecting natural resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 8–12 years of progressive experience in civil engineering.
• Minnesota Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain Minnesota PE registration within 6 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing environmental review.
• Familiarity with geological assessment and integration of earth science into engineering design.
• Experience with land use development review and permitting processes in Minnesota.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of earth sciences, including geology, soils, and groundwater systems.
• Familiarity with Minnesota DNR, MPCA, EQB, and county-level environmental regulatory frameworks.
• Experience with GIS, CAD, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software.
• Professional Geologist (PG) license or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) credential.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage associate engineers, geologists, and earth scientists.
• Oversee group workload planning, staff professional development, and performance.
• Foster a collaborative, technically rigorous, and client-focused team culture.
• Coordinate with senior leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Direct the preparation and oversight of Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Environmental Impact Statements.
• Review environmental documents and lead quality control.
• Engage with the Minnesota EQB, DNR, MPCA, Army Corps of Engineers, and local governmental units.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local environmental regulations to project planning and permitting.
• Provide technical leadership on water resources projects involving stormwater, wetlands, floodplain analysis, hydrology, and hydraulics.
• Apply environmental engineering expertise to site assessments, mitigation planning, and sustainable design.
• Oversee permits, studies, and reports related to water quality, wetland delineation, and protected resources.
• Lead environmental due diligence and review for commercial and industrial land development projects.
• Supervise earth science investigations, including geologic mapping, soil borings, bedrock analysis, and groundwater assessments.
• Develop client relationships and serve as a principal contact for key clients in private development and industrial sectors.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Prepare and review proposals, fee estimates, and technical reports.
• Represent the firm at public meetings, agency hearings, and professional events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior