Group Manager – Mechanical Engineering

TKDA

. Lead the growth, direction, financial performance, and leadership of the Mining Mechanical team .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDuluth • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $163,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in mechanical design, project management, and team leadership within the engineering sector, with a focus on HVAC and plumbing systems. Proven ability to mentor engineering professionals and manage multi-disciplinary projects effectively.

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Professional Engineer (PE)Mechanical Design Knowledge of Commercial HVAC SystemsProject Management of Multi-Disciplined ProjectsCoaching and Mentoring Engineering ProfessionalsStrong Working Knowledge of MS Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignProject ManagementQuality AssuranceTechnical Report PreparationHVAC Systems KnowledgePlumbing Systems KnowledgeBalance-of-Plant Systems KnowledgeMulti-Disciplinary CollaborationProposal DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationPresentation SkillsCoachingMentoringNetworking

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevitSolidWorksMS Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Professional Registration in Multiple States

Industry Keywords

Mining MechanicalSeller-Doer Business DevelopmentProject Lifecycle ManagementQuality ControlEngineering Professionals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the growth, direction, financial performance, and leadership of the Mining Mechanical team
Coach and mentor engineering professionals and support their professional development
Provide technical guidance to project teams and project managers throughout project lifecycles
Serve occasionally as lead mechanical engineer
Provide and oversee quality assurance and quality control efforts
Manage multi-disciplinary projects, including scope, complexity, schedules, budgets, planning, execution, and contracts
Collaborate with civil, electrical, mechanical, structural, and design professionals
Develop and implement marketing plans under the Seller-Doer business-development approach
Track prospective business opportunities and make strategic project-pursuit decisions
Lead proposal development and represent TKDA at project interviews
Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
Attend local and regional conferences and networking events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professional Engineer (PE) with fifteen or more years of progressive design experience
Project experience and mechanical design knowledge of commercial HVAC and plumbing systems and industrial balance-of-plant systems
Minimum of five years of experience directly managing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects
Knowledge of working with Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, and other disciplines on larger projects
Experience coaching, developing, or leading mechanical engineering professionals or project teams
Experience preparing technical reports assessing existing mechanical systems for deficiencies, improvements, and/or replacement
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and PowerPoint
Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to work outside normal operating hours
Ability to travel up to 20% for project meetings and on-site client consultations
Candidates must reside within regular commuting distance of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN
Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship
Professional registration in multiple states is advantageous
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and/or SolidWorks is advantageous
Active membership in professional activities, societies, and organizations 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 (ESOP), funded by company profits
Paid time off based on professional experience
Eight paid holidays per year
Flexible hybrid work arrangements
Total Compensation Overview upon formal offer