Professional Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals is looking for a Project Manager / Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience managing a portfolio of various heavy industrial projects and thorough knowledge of mechanical design standards and requirements in relation to heavy industrial operations and processes.

As a member of our team, we will leverage your project management talents to deliver full-service, multi-discipline solutions for complex plant/building and site operations systems within heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals. As a project manager, you would lead project teams for a variety of projects ranging from facility design to demolition and from balance of plant to material handling, and you would be responsible for all technical, quality, and financial aspects of a project from conception through construction.

In addition to project management, you would assist with market development efforts by collaborating with the technical group managers, market managers, and division leadership to further advance our services by contributing to the development of business plans, maintaining client relations, developing proposals, and participating in client presentations. 

Furthermore, as a professional mechanical engineer, you will have the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise by scoping project requirements, leading design efforts, verifying calculations and validating equipment sizing and selection, developing detailed drawings, and drafting technical specifications and reports. You will also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and professional experiences by mentoring and developing less experienced team members.

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within a regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Regular travel (10-20%) to other TKDA offices, project or client locations, and industry-specific conferences will be required.    

• 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