Regional Client Service Lead

TKDA•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm seeking a seller-doer Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer / Regional Client Service Lead to help lead and grow its engineering practice in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. This role involves managing client relationships and projects, providing technical oversight and project leadership in the Seattle office, and contributing to the growth of engineering services. The position also includes working with national market leads and the regional Vice President to develop new client relationships, particularly in the manufacturing and food & beverage sectors, and expand existing accounts. Technical expertise in mechanical design (HVAC, plumbing, facility systems) is essential, but the role emphasizes project management, client engagement, and business development over routine production design.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington (required), with the ability to obtain licenses in other states
12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering for commercial and/or industrial facilities
Experience managing projects and working directly with clients
Interest or experience in business development or seller-doer roles
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Ability to travel regionally (up to ~20%)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting regional or market growth initiatives
Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Revit (oversight level)
Experience with industrial or food & beverage facilities
LEED accreditation or sustainable design experience
Experience managing direct reports

Responsibilities

Act as a seller-doer, supporting business development and helping grow TKDA’s Washington and Pacific Northwest market in collaboration with national market managers and the regional Vice President.
Build and maintain strong client relationships; support proposals, interviews, and fee development.
Manage and lead engineering projects, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality goals are met.
Provide mechanical engineering oversight for HVAC, plumbing, and related systems.
Coordinate with architecture and other engineering disciplines.
Mentor junior engineers and provide QA/QC review.
Support construction administration activities and site visits as needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Annual Incentive Plan (discretionary bonuses)
HSA Contributions (monthly employer contributions if HSA-eligible plan is chosen)
401(k) Match
ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
PTO (Accrued based on professional experience)
Eight paid holidays per year