Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical

TKDA
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Saint Paul
Jan 06, 2025
Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience designing a variety of HVAC, plumbing, processing, and other mechanical system design projects for industrial and commercial facilities to join our Facilities Engineering team. As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural) and Architecture professionals to provide to provide an array of services for a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects throughout the country including light and heavy industrial facilities, food and beverage facilities, and educational and commercial facilities. As a Senior Professional Engineer, you will 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. You will also prepare mechanical plans, specifications, design details and construction documentation. Additionally, you will lead design teams for mechanical and multi-disciplined projects and be responsible for technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects from conception through construction. In addition, you will have the opportunity to be a mentor and share your knowledge and professional experiences to further develop less experienced team members who will work alongside of you. Furthermore, under our "Seller-Doer" approach to business development, you will 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. Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH) 2025 Location Note: We are moving! Currently still in downtown Saint Paul, we will be fully moved in at our new HQ in the South Loop neighborhood of Bloomington by April 2025. Check out more about our new office! TKDA HQ 2025 Required Qualifications 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. Advantageous 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 with the creation of air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and instrument diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping / HVAC plan drawings. Previous experience designing systems for food production facilities. LEED certification. The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-15 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. Note: To be considered for this opportunity and to perform the assigned responsibilities, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to complete and pass any background, security, and drug test requests required by TKDA, clients, and state and/or federal agencies. Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards. Comprehensive Benefits Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community. *Pre-Employment Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. *Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.