About Sunde Engineering
Sunde Engineering is a civil and environmental engineering consulting firm serving developers, architects, landowners, and municipalities across the Midwest. The firm provides site development design, permitting, stormwater management, and environmental consulting services across a wide range of residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Civil or Environmental Engineer with expertise in
water resources to lead our Environmental Engineering Group. This leadership role offers the
opportunity to guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, and earth scientists on high
impact projects spanning, land use development, environmental review, and permitting. The
successful candidate will bring technical depth, regulatory knowledge, and strong project
management skills to advance our clients' goals while protecting natural resources.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of associate engineers, geologists, and earth scientists
Oversee workload planning, professional development, and performance of group staff
Foster a collaborative, technically rigorous, and client-focused team culture
Coordinate senior leadership on strategic initiatives
Environmental Review & Regulatory Compliance
Direct the preparation and oversight of environmental review (Environmental Assessment Worksheets and Environmental Impact Statements)
Serve as a primary technical reviewer and quality control lead on environmental documents
Engage with regulatory agencies including 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
Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
Provide technical leadership on water resources projects including stormwater, wetlands, floodplain analysis, hydrology, and hydraulics
Apply environmental engineering expertise to site assessments, mitigation planning, and sustainable design
Oversee preparation of 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
Client & Project Management
Develop client relationships and serve as a principal point of contact for key clients in private development 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
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or closely related field
Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in environmental and/or civil engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota, OR ability to obtain Minnesota PE registration within 6 months of hire
Demonstrated experience preparing or managing environmental review
Familiarity with geological assessment and earth science integration in 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 the ability to present complex technical information to non-technical audiences
Preferred Qualifications
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, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software
Professional Geologist (PG) license or Certified Environmental Professional (CEP) credential is a plus