Senior Mechanical Engineer & Project Lead — Hybrid

TKDA; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Facilities Engineering division. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex mechanical systems for industrial facilities and serve as both technical leader and project manager through all project phases.

The role requires 10–20 years of progressive experience, PE license or ability to obtain, and strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 10–20 years of progressive professional experience in mechanical engineering and facility systems design.
• Experience designing HVAC, plumbing, piping, industrial ventilation, and process-related systems for industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, agricultural processing, commercial, and institutional facilities.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in project states.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex mechanical systems for diverse facilities.
• Serve as technical leader and project manager from planning through construction completion.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Support business development by strengthening client relationships and pursuing new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring

QA/QC reviews

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

PE license or ability to obtain

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Plant 3D

Job description

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Facilities Engineering division. You will lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex mechanical systems for industrial facilities and serve as both technical leader and project manager through all project phases.

The role requires 10–20 years of progressive experience, PE license or ability to obtain, and strong leadership,