Location and Work Arrangement
Our preference is for this position to be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, we will consider candidates residing within greater Minnesota and Wisconsin if experience and qualifications align with the requirements of this position and market development initiatives. 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 to TKDA offices, project locations, industry-specific conferences will be required along with team events for remote candidates to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and support project success. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) with ten or more years of progressive experience designing various industrial mechanical systems including ventilation and process piping.
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.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, or Plant 3D.
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.
