Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical

Tkda; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 111,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A 100% employee-owned engineering firm seeks a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join their Facilities Engineering Division in Downers Grove, Illinois. The role involves leading mechanical design projects for diverse commercial and industrial facilities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within a supportive environment that values employee ownership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA contributions

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holiday benefits

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in mechanical systems design.
• Professional Engineer license in Minnesota or Illinois.
• Experience in HVAC and plumbing system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for HVAC, plumbing, and industrial systems.
• Prepare technical documentation and ensure safety standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage client relationships.

Skills

Technical documentation

Project management

Client relations

Quality Assurance

Effective communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Energy modeling software

Job description

Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical

Tkda

Downers Grove

USD 111,000 - 143,000

TKDA, a 100% employee-owned company, is looking to hire a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering Division in Downers Grove!

In this senior role, you'll lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, processing, and industrial systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial facilities nationwide. Your responsibilities will include preparing comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring quality and safety standards, and managing projects from conception through construction.

As a vital team member, you'll collaborate with professionals across engineering disciplines and architecture to deliver integrated solutions for clients in industrial, food and beverage, educational, and commercial sectors. Additionally, you'll mentor less experienced colleagues and contribute to our business growth through our "Seller-Doer" approach—cultivating client relationships, developing proposals, and participating in marketing initiatives alongside management. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise while advancing both your career and our company's reputation for excellence.

TKDA, a 100% employee-owned company, is looking to hire a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering Division in Downers Grove!

In this senior role, you'll lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, processing, and industrial systems for a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial facilities nationwide. Your responsibilities will include preparing comprehensive technical documentation, ensuring quality and safety standards, and managing projects from conception through construction.

As a vital team member, you'll collaborate with professionals across engineering disciplines and architecture to deliver integrated solutions for clients in industrial, food and beverage, educational, and commercial sectors. Additionally, you'll mentor less experienced colleagues and contribute to our business growth through our "Seller-Doer" approach—cultivating client relationships, developing proposals, and participating in marketing initiatives alongside management. This position offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise while advancing both your career and our company's reputation for excellence.

Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ten to fifteen years of previous experience with an emphasis on the design of mechanical facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for various commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota or Illinois with an ability to obtain reciprocity registration within other states.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, negotiating project contracts, preparing technical reports, leading project team meetings, delivering client presentations, and participating in client consultations.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards, quality control, and/or project management practices.
• Prior experience providing and leading Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and flexibility to travel as needed (up to 10%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, construction management duties, etc.; Occasional overnight travel will be required.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Professional registration in additional states with a preference of Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and Iowa.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.
• Previous experience working with energy modeling software such as Trane Trace or related.
• 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 with the creation of air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping / HVAC plan drawings.
• Previous experience designing systems for food production facilities.
• LEED certification.

$111,000 - $142,500 a year The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-15 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

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.

Note: To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to complete and pass any background, security, and drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and state and/or federal agencies.

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.

*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.