Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager – Regional Client Service Lead

TKDA

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading engineering projects and client relationships for a 100% employee-owned firm. Managing mechanical design while fostering business development in California.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $132,755 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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%)

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 engineeringHVAC systemsplumbing systemsproject managementQA/QC reviewbusiness development

Soft Skills

client relationship managementmentoringwritten communicationverbal communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license