Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

TKDA; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 149,000; 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 seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design of heavy industrial systems for mining, mineral processing, and metals projects. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams, create plans and construction documents, and drive QA/QC from concept to construction.

You will mentor less experienced engineers, support business development, and collaborate with the Mechanical Group Manager and Market Managers to advance services and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) with ten or more years of experience in designing industrial mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of the project development process and cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills for proposals and client interactions.
• Ability to coach and develop junior staff in technical design standards and project management.
• Experience leading QA/QC reviews on mechanical projects.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel up to 10% (occasional overnight travel).

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design efforts for complex plant/building systems and site operations.
• Prepare mechanical plans, specifications, design details and construction documentation.
• Lead design teams and manage technical, quality, safety, and financial aspects from conception through construction.
• Mentor and develop junior team members and share knowledge across disciplines.
• Collaborate with Mechanical Group Manager, Market Managers, and Mining VP to support business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team coordination

QA/QC

MS Office

Travel readiness

Mechanical design

Education

PE License

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Plant 3D

Job description

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience designing a variety of HVAC, plumbing, processing, and other mechanical system design projects for heavy industrial facilities and site operations to join our Mining team.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural) and Architecture professionals to provide an array of services for a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects throughout the country.

As a Senior Professional Engineer, you will lead the mechanical design effort for complex plant/building systems and site operations for heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. You will also prepare mechanical plans, specifications, design details and construction documentation. Additionally, you will lead design teams for mechanical and multi-disciplined projects and be responsible for technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects from conception through construction. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be a mentor and share your knowledge and professional experiences to further develop less experienced team members who will work alongside you.

Furthermore, under our “Seller-Doer” approach to business development, you will collaborate with the Mechanical Group Manager, Market Managers, and the Vice President of Mining to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with key stakeholders and client representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering capabilities presentations.

Location and Work Arrangement

Our preference is for this position to be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, we will consider candidates residing within greater Minnesota and Wisconsin if experience and qualifications align with the requirements of this position and market development initiatives. 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 to TKDA offices, project locations, industry-specific conferences will be required along with team events for remote candidates to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and support project success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) with ten or more years of progressive experience designing various industrial mechanical systems including ventilation and process piping.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.
• 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.

$105,000 - $148,500 a year

The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience in our Duluth, Minnesota office. Compensation is determined based on technical skills, experience level, and qualifications. Candidates with more experience or different compensation expectations are encouraged to apply. All candidates are evaluated on the full scope of what they bring to the role. - The base compensation range for this position out of our Bloomington, MN would be $110,500 - 156,500.

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.