Regional Client Service Lead

TKDA•RIV - Riverside, CA

64d•Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and design firm expanding its presence in California and across the West Coast. They are seeking a seller-doer Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer/ Regional Client Service Lead to help lead and grow their engineering practice while managing client relationships and projects. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for providing technical oversight and project leadership in the Riverside office, as well as contributing significantly to the growth of engineering services within California. Additional responsibilities include working with national market leads and the regional Vice President to develop new client relationships, particularly within the manufacturing and food and beverage sectors, and expand existing accounts in California. Areas of technical expertise shall be relevant to mechanical design, including HVAC, plumbing, and associated facility systems. Although engineering expertise is essential, this role prioritizes project management, client engagement, and business development over routine production design tasks. TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in California (required), and ability to get new 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 California and West Coast market working with the national market managers (located in other offices) and regional Vice President located in Riverside.
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.