Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Socket.dev; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA seeks a Project Manager / Professional Mechanical Engineer to oversee a portfolio of heavy industrial projects in mining, mineral processing, and metals. You will lead multi-discipline teams from concept through construction, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and assure compliance with mechanical design standards.

The role combines project leadership with business development support, client relations, and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Professional Engineer with 10+ years of progressive technical design experience, especially ventilation, dust collection, HVAC, pumping or piping systems.
• Experience designing systems for mining or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience managing multi-discipline projects with annual service fees >$300,000.
• Experience coordinating design standards with architecture, civil, electrical, and structural teams.
• Experience conducting construction administration activities including observation and inspection.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reports and client meetings.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%; occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams from concept through construction for heavy industrial plants/buildings.
• Scope requirements, lead design efforts, verify calculations and equipment sizing.
• Develop drawings, write technical specifications, and produce reports.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with other disciplines to meet project goals.
• Support market development, client relations, and proposal development.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical design knowledge

Multi-discipline coordination

Client interactions

Technical reporting

Verbal/written communication

Travel readiness

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Plant 3D

Job description

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals is looking for a Project Manager / Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience managing a portfolio of various heavy industrial projects and thorough knowledge of mechanical design standards and requirements in relation to heavy industrial operations and processes.

As a member of our team, we will leverage your project management talents to deliver full-service, multi-discipline solutions for complex plant/building and site operations systems within heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. As a project manager, you would lead project teams for a variety of projects ranging from facility design to demolition and from balance of plant to material handling, and you would be responsible for all technical, quality, and financial aspects of a project from conception through construction.

In addition to project management, you would assist with market development efforts by collaborating with the technical group managers, market managers, and division leadership to further advance our services by contributing to the development of business plans, maintaining client relations, developing proposals, and participating in client presentations.

Furthermore, as a professional mechanical engineer, you will have the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise by scoping project requirements, leading design efforts, verifying calculations and validating equipment sizing and selection, developing detailed drawings, and drafting technical specifications and reports. You will also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and professional experiences by mentoring and developing less experienced team members.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within a regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Regular travel (10-20%) to other TKDA offices, project or client locations, and industry-specific conferences will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• Professional Engineer with ten or more years of progressive technical design experience with an emphasis on design of industrial ventilation and dust collection systems, HVAC and/or pumping and process piping systems.
• Prior experience designing systems for mining or heavy industrial facilities.
• Prior experience managing multi-discipline projects with service fees in excess of $300,000.00 per year.
• Previous experience coordinating design standards and requirements with other disciplines, including architecture, civil, electrical, and structural.
• Previous experience conducting construction administration responsibilities including observation and inspection.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to apply effective verbal and written communication skills when writing specifications, preparing technical reports, contributing to or leading project team discussions, and participating client consultations and interviews.
• Ability to travel as requested for project assignments (up to 10%); Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with an ability to maintain a driving record that is in compliance with company requirements.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Professional registration in multiple states.
• Previous experience responding to Requests for Proposals, including estimating mechanical design fees.
• Desire or demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals on technical design standards.
• Previous experience with boiler and/or chiller system design for facilities.
• Previous experience with district heating and cooling, lab ventilation, or fire protection.
• Previous experience designing systems for mining facilities.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.

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.

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 H‑1B, F‑1 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.