Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial / Mining

TKDA•Duluth, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Previous design experience in mining or industrial facilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit MEP, and/or Plant 3D preferred
Project management experience is valued but not required

Responsibilities

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