Professional Engineer, Mechanical

Ready to make an impact? Our employee-owned, multi-disciplinary team is looking for a Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Rail group in Seattle!

This isn’t just another engineering role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, and Architecture professionals working on projects that keep the nation moving. From Class I and shortline railroads to commuter rail agencies, transit, municipalities, ports, and private developers, you’ll help design and deliver solutions that matter.

- Work on a variety of projects, from fueling facilities, loading/unloading systems, maintenance facilities, tank farms, pump houses, railyard operations, and more.

- Develop plans, studies, and detailed designs for industrial mechanical systems and building systems. Create process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, equipment layouts, and HVAC/plumbing systems.

- Support construction administration, interpret plans, observe operations, and ensure everything meets specs.

- Partner directly with clients and internal teams to define scope, manage budgets and schedules, and maintain quality standards.

- Have a voice in shaping our projects, we’re employee-owned, so your ideas matter.

- Work on projects that make a real difference in transportation and infrastructure.

- Collaborate with a team that values creativity, problem-solving, and growth.

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.

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.

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.

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.