TKDA
engineering, architecture, and design
SeniorProfessionalEngineer,Mechanical
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“Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical at TKDA. Skills: Mechanical facility systems design, HVAC design, Plumbing design, Industrial ventilation design, Process-related systems design. Lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, and industrial systems. Support projects across the Midwest”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen client relationships; Grow our market presence
Industry & Context.
Flexibility to travel up to 10% for meetings, site visits, and construction occasional overnight travel required, Complete a standard pre-employment background screening, Complete and pass any background, security, and drug test requests
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Twelve to twenty-five years of progressive experience with an emphasis on the design of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, industrial ventilation, and process-related systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities, Experience with piping and plumbing design, Professional Engineer (PE) license (Minnesota or ability to obtain), Demonstrated working knowledge of the project development process, including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction, Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical standards, quality control, and best practices, Prior experience providing and leading Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews, working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.), Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record, legally authorized to work in the United States
Nice to Have
Professional registration in additional states, with preference for Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, and Iowa, Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and/or Plant 3D, Experience with energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE or similar, Experience designing boiler and chiller systems, process utilities, and central plant systems, Experience with district heating and cooling, laboratory ventilation, or fire protection systems, Experience developing air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and HVAC/piping plans, Experience designing systems for food production, ag processing, or industrial manufacturing facilities, Project management experience, LEED certification
What You'll Do.
Lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC
and industrial systems
Support projects across the Midwest
Contribute across the full project lifecycle
supporting projects from concept through construction
Collaborate closely with engineers and architects to deliver integrated solutions
Support business development through TKDA’s Seller-Doer model
Strengthen client relationships
Grow our market presence
Providing and leading Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate closely with engineers and architects to deliver integrated solutions; Coordination with other disciplines during design and construction; Mentoring junior staff
Process & Methodology
Project management experience
Full Job Description
## Description TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering division. This role supports projects across the Midwest and may be based in Bloomington, MN; Milwaukee, WI; Duluth, MN; or Downers Grove, IL, with a hybrid work environment. In this senior role, you will lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, and industrial systems, with a strong focus on Process and Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Agriculture, Food & Beverage, and HVAC systems. You will contribute across the full project lifecycle, supporting projects from concept through construction. Project management experience is a plus. You’ll collaborate closely with engineers and architects to deliver integrated solutions for industrial, ag, food and beverage, education, and commercial clients. This role also includes mentoring junior staff and supporting business development through TKDA’s Seller-Doer model, helping strengthen client relationships and grow our market presence. Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday – Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH ## Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering. Twelve to twenty-five years of progressive experience with an emphasis on the design of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, industrial ventilation, and process-related systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities. Experience with piping and plumbing design. Professional Engineer (PE) license (Minnesota or ability to obtain). Demonstrated working knowledge of the project development process, including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction. Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical standards, quality control, and best practices. Prior experience providing and leading Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews
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