Lead Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Regional Practice Development & Delivery

TKDA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 132,755 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Annual discretionary bonuses

HSA contributions

401(k) match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off includes eight holidays per year

Job summary

TKDA in Seattle is seeking a Project Manager/Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering projects and manage client relationships. The candidate should possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and a PE license in Washington, with 12+ years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes client engagement, technical oversight in HVAC and plumbing design, and business development. A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and ESOP is offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for commercial/industrial facilities.
• Experience managing projects and directly working with clients.
• Ability to travel regionally (up to 20%).

Responsibilities

• Act as a seller-doer and support business development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Manage engineering projects ensuring all goals are met.
• Provide mechanical engineering oversight.
• Coordinate with architecture and other engineering disciplines.

Skills

Project management

Client engagement

Mechanical design (HVAC, plumbing)

Business development

Mentoring junior engineers

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

TKDA is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, architecture, and design firm. We are expanding our presence in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest and are seeking a seller‑doer Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer / Regional Client Service Lead to help lead and grow our engineering practice while managing client relationships and projects.

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for providing technical oversight and project leadership in the Seattle office, as well as contributing significantly to the growth of engineering services within Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest. Additional responsibilities include working with our national market leads and regional Vice President to develop new client relationships, particularly within the manufacturing and food & beverage sectors, and expand existing accounts.

Areas of technical expertise should include mechanical design such as HVAC, plumbing, and associated facility systems. Although engineering expertise is essential, this role prioritizes project management, client engagement, and business development over routine production design tasks.

What You’ll Do

• Act as a seller‑doer, supporting business development and helping grow TKDA’s Washington and Pacific Northwest market in collaboration with national market managers and the regional Vice President.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; support proposals, interviews, and fee development.
• Manage and lead engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
• Provide mechanical engineering oversight for HVAC, plumbing, and related systems.
• Coordinate with architecture and other engineering disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide QA/QC review.
• Support construction administration activities and site visits as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington (required), with the ability to obtain licenses in other states
• 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for commercial and/or industrial facilities
• Experience managing projects and working directly with clients
• Interest or experience in business development or seller‑doer roles
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel regionally (up to ~20%)

Nice to Have Experience

• Experience supporting regional or market growth initiatives
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit (oversight level)
• Experience with industrial or food & beverage facilities
• LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience
• Experience managing direct reports

$132,755 - $190,000 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 12‑25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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.