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Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial / Mining

TKDA

Posted about 1 month ago

Our employee‑owned, integrated team of engineering and design professionals is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for heavy industrial projects, including mining and production facilities.

This role is focused on technical leadership - guiding complex mechanical design efforts, collaborating across disciplines, and mentoring developing engineers. Project management experience is valued but not required.

### What You’ll Do
  • Lead mechanical design for industrial facilities, including mining and production operations
  • Design and oversee systems including:
    • Industrial ventilation and dust collection
    • Process piping, pumping, and plumbing
    • Balance-of-plant and material handling support systems
    • Scope project requirements, verify calculations, and validate equipment selection
    • Prepare and review drawings, specifications, and technical reports
    • Coordinate with civil, structural, electrical, and architectural teams
    • Mentor and support early‑career engineers
    • Support construction administration and site visits as needed
    • Contribute to project coordination, client interactions, or proposals
### Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required
  • 8+ years of mechanical design experience in heavy industrial or mining environments
  • Strong experience leading design efforts and mentoring junior engineers
  • Experience leading technical design efforts across disciplines
  • Strong communication skills and interest in mentoring others
  • Ability to travel occasionally (generally up to ~20%).
  • Valid driver's license
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and/or Plant 3D preferred
  • Previous design experience in mining or industrial facilities
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
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.

Comprehensive Benefits
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.


*Pre-Employment Screening*
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.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*
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.

Job details

Workplace

Office

Location

DUL - Duluth, Minnesota

Salary

97k - 154k USD

per year

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About

Established in 1910, TKDA is a 100 percent employee-owned company of engineers, architects, planners, and specialized experts. We solve client challenges across the industrial and manufacturing, transportation, building and sites, and water markets. Our multi-disciplined teams form a strong firm, cohesive enough to draw on each other’s strengths and versatile enough to adapt to changing business climates. We are committed to improving communities, helping businesses and industries grow, and building long-term client relationships. With offices in Chicago, Duluth, Milwaukee, Minneapolis/St. Paul, San Bernardino, and Seattle, we work with clients from border to border and coast to coast.

Company Details

Employees
464
Industry
Civil Engineering
Headquarters
Bloomington, Minnesota
Founded
1910
Company location
Bloomington, Minnesota
Specialties
Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Construction, Civil, Electrical, GIS, Environmental, Mechanical, Geospatial, Structural, Transportation, and Water Resources

Key Team Members

Craig W. Bursch, PE (MN) F. ASCE

Craig W. Bursch, PE (MN) F. ASCE

Dan Munn P.E., S.E.

Dan Munn P.E., S.E.

Shane R. Eckman

Shane R. Eckman

Karen Scheffing

Karen Scheffing

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