Senior Mechanical Engineer, Industrial / Mining

TKDA

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading mechanical design for heavy industrial projects in an employee-owned firm. Focused on technical leadership and mentoring developing engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $102,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Eligible for discretionary bonuses
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical designindustrial ventilationdust collectionprocess pipingpumpingplumbingbalance-of-plant systemsmaterial handling systemscalculations verificationequipment selection

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationproject coordinationclient interaction

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) registration