TKDA is hiring a
Senior Professional Engineer, Remote - United States

Summary

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in HVAC, plumbing, processing, and mechanical system design projects for industrial and commercial facilities. The role involves leading the mechanical design effort, mentoring less experienced team members, and contributing to business development. The candidate should reside within 100 miles of Duluth (MN), Saint Paul (MN), or Downers Grove (IL) locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering
• Ten or more 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design effort for complex plant/building systems, dust collection and industrial ventilation systems, chiller and boiler systems, and HVAC, piping, and plumbing systems
• Prepare mechanical plans, specifications, design details and construction documentation
• Lead design teams for mechanical and multi-disciplined projects and be responsible for technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects from conception through construction
• Collaborate with the Mechanical Group Manager, Market Managers, and the Vice President of Facilities Engineering 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

Preferred 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 designing systems for food production facilities
• LEED certification