Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Manufacturing & Heavy Industrial
TKDA
Apply to this jobOur 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
- Serve as a technical leader and client partner, building strong relationships and supporting project success from concept through construction
- 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
Compensation (from employer):
97000–153500 USD per year
Summary
Lead mechanical design for industrial/mining projects, mentor engineers, oversee systems, and support project success.
Job title
Senior Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Manufacturing & Heavy Industrial
Experience level
8+ years
Minimum experience
8+ years exp
Industry
engineering
Location requirements
Duluth, Minnesota; remote work not specified
Salary
97000–153500 USD per year
Management role
Yes
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Duluth, MN, USA