Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Commercial & Industrial HVAC

About the Role

TKDA is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a Senior Professional Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities Engineering division. The role supports projects across the Midwest and may be based in Bloomington, MN;
Milwaukee, WI;
Duluth, MN; or Downers Grove, IL, with a hybrid work environment.

Tuesday – Thursday in‑office, Monday & Friday work from home.

• Lead the mechanical design of complex HVAC, plumbing, and industrial systems, focusing on Process and Power, Industrial Manufacturing, Agriculture, Food & Beverage, and HVAC systems.

• Support projects from concept through construction.

• Collaborate closely with engineers and architects to deliver integrated solutions for industrial, ag, food and beverage, education, and commercial clients.

• Mentor junior staff and support business development through TKDA’s Seller‑Doer model.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering.
• Twelve to twenty‑five years of progressive experience with an emphasis on the design of mechanical facility systems, including HVAC, industrial ventilation, and process‑related systems for commercial and/or industrial facilities.
• Experience with piping and plumbing design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Minnesota or ability to obtain).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the project development process, including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical standards, quality control, and best practices.
• Prior experience providing and leading Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record and flexibility to travel up to 10% for meetings, site visits, and construction support; occasional overnight travel required.

• Professional registration in additional states, with preference for Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, and Iowa.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and/or Plant 3D.
• Experience with energy modeling software such as Trane TRACE or similar.
• Experience designing boiler and chiller systems, process utilities, and central plant systems.
• Experience with district heating and cooling, laboratory ventilation, or fire protection systems.
• Experience developing air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment layouts, and HVAC/piping plans.
• Experience designing systems for food production, ag processing, or industrial manufacturing facilities.
• Project management experience.
• LEED certification.

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Annual incentive plan: eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• HSA contributions: monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan.
• 401(k) match: employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals.
• ESOP: benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• Paid time off: accrue PTO based on experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas.

Milwaukee: $118,300 – $171,500.

Downers Grove: $121,200 – $175,700.