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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 20, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager to join our Facilities Engineering division.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- 10-20 years of progressive professional experience in mechanical engineering and facility systems design.
- Significant experience designing HVAC, plumbing, piping, industrial ventilation, and process-related systems for industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, agricultural processing, commercial, and institutional facilities.
- Demonstrated project management experience, including responsibility for project scope, schedule, budget, client communication, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain reciprocal licensure in project states.
- Experience leading projects through planning, design, bidding, construction, and commissioning phases.
- Strong understanding of mechanical building systems, process utility systems, and facility infrastructure improvements.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers and designers.
- Experience conducting and leading QA/QC reviews.Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients and project stakeholders.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 10% for client meetings, site visits, and construction support.
- Experience serving food and beverage manufacturers, industrial manufacturing clients, or agricultural processing facilities.
- Experience designing:
- Central utility plants
- Boiler and chiller systems
- Steam and condensate systems
- Compressed air systems
- Process utility infrastructure
- Refrigeration systems
- Sanitary process piping systems
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and/or Plant 3D.
- Experience with energy modeling software such as TRACE 3D Plus or similar platforms.
- Experience preparing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment layouts, process utility plans, and mechanical system diagrams.
- Professional registration in additional states, particularly Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, or South Dakota.
- Experience supporting business development, proposal preparation, and client account growth.
- LEED accreditation or other sustainability-focused credentials
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