Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

TKDA

. Manage a portfolio of heavy industrial projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeDuluth • Minnesota • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $105,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing heavy industrial projects, including mechanical design, construction administration, and client relationship management. Proficient in delivering engineering solutions for mining and industrial sectors while ensuring compliance with design standards and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer RegistrationExperience In Industrial Ventilation And Dust Collection SystemsProject Management For Multi-Discipline TeamsStrong Verbal And Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignConstruction AdministrationTechnical Specifications DevelopmentEquipment Sizing And SelectionDesign Standards Coordination

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementMentoring And Team Development

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADRevit MEPPlant 3D

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration In Multiple States

Industry Keywords

Mining SectorHeavy Industrial FacilitiesHVAC SystemsPumping And Process Piping SystemsConstruction Observation And Inspection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of heavy industrial projects
Lead multi-discipline project teams for facility design, demolition, balance of plant, and material handling projects
Deliver full-service engineering and design solutions for mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals sectors
Oversee technical, quality, and financial aspects from project conception through construction
Contribute to business plans and market development efforts
Maintain client relationships, develop proposals, and participate in client presentations
Scope project requirements and lead mechanical design efforts
Verify calculations and validate equipment sizing and selection
Develop detailed drawings, technical specifications, and reports
Coordinate design standards with other disciplines
Conduct construction administration, observation, and inspection
Mentor and develop less experienced team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
Professional Engineer with ten or more years of progressive technical design experience
Experience designing industrial ventilation and dust collection systems, HVAC and/or pumping and process piping systems
Experience designing systems for mining or heavy industrial facilities
Experience managing multi-discipline projects with service fees exceeding $300,000 per year
Experience coordinating design standards and requirements with architecture, civil, electrical, and structural disciplines
Experience conducting construction administration, including observation and inspection
Strong verbal and written communication skills for specifications, technical reports, project discussions, client consultations, and interviews
Ability to travel as requested for project assignments, up to 10%; occasional overnight travel may be required
Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain a driving record compliant with company requirements
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, AutoCAD, Revit MEP, Plant 3D, boiler/chiller design, district heating and cooling, lab ventilation, or fire protection experience are 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