Graduate Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

TKDA

. Develop plans, design specifications, and detailed drawings for process piping and industrial ventilation systems .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDuluth • Minnesota • United StatesEntry Level💰 $76,000 - $86,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing mechanical systems for industrial applications, with a strong focus on process piping and ventilation systems. Proficient in creating detailed drawings, specifications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProcess Piping Design3D Ductwork LayoutPlant 3DSolidWorks

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Hard Skills

Process Flow DiagramsMechanical DesignIndustrial Ventilation SystemsConstruction AdministrationPiping & Instrumentation Diagrams

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Mining SectorMineral ProcessingAggregate SectorMetals Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop plans, design specifications, and detailed drawings for process piping and industrial ventilation systems
Assist with creation of process flow diagrams and equipment arrangement and layouts
Assist with construction administration, including interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and maintaining reports
Ensure installation conforms with plans and specifications
Collaborate with mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil engineering professionals
Design complex plant/building systems and site operations for mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals sectors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program
Two to five years of progressive experience designing commercial and/or industrial mechanical systems
Strong interpersonal skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to write specifications and reports and participate in project team meeting discussions
Candidates must reside within regular commuting distance of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN
Travel up to 15% to other TKDA offices and project or client locations
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs
Experience with layout of ductwork and piping systems in a 3D environment is advantageous
Experience with industrial process piping and ductwork layout is advantageous
Experience with mechanical design is advantageous
Familiarity with process flow diagrams, process piping diagrams, and/or piping & instrumentation diagrams is advantageous
Experience with Plant 3D and SolidWorks is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Discretionary annual incentive bonuses
Monthly employer HSA contributions for HSA-eligible plans
Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Diverse and inclusive work environment