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Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager / Regional Client Service Lead

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Senior Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager / Regional Client Service Lead at Tkda providing technical oversight and project leadership for engineering projects in the Seattle office, managing client relationships, and supporting business development in the Pacific Northwest.

About this role

TKDA is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, architecture, and design firm. We are expanding our presence in Washington and across the Pacific Northwest and are seeking a seller‑doer Project Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer / Regional Client Service Lead to help lead and grow our 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 Seattle office, as well as contributing significantly to the growth of engineering services within Washington and the broader Pacific Northwest. Additional responsibilities include working with our national market leads and regional Vice President to develop new client relationships, particularly within the manufacturing and food & beverage sectors, and expand existing accounts.

Areas of technical expertise should include mechanical design such as 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.

What You'll Do

  • 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 metProvide 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

    • What We’re Looking For

  • 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 skillsAbility to travel regionally (up to ~20%)

    • Nice to Have Experience

    • 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

    Skills

    AutoCADBusiness DevelopmentConstruction AdministrationFacility SystemsHVACMechanical EngineeringPE LicensePlumbingQA/QC ReviewRevit

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