{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"75d7eec04f76f1e414182eb2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75d7eec04f76f1e414182eb2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75d7eec04f76f1e414182eb2","title":"Senior Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineering","description":"We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex industrial process systems for mining, minerals processing, material handling, and heavy industrial facilities. This role is responsible for developing process solutions that improve operational performance, safety, reliability, and efficiency while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients.\nThe ideal candidate possesses extensive experience designing and evaluating industrial process facilities, including process piping systems, slurry transport systems, bulk material handling equipment, pumping systems, and plant utility infrastructure. The Senior Process Engineer serves as a technical leader and trusted advisor throughout project planning, design, construction, and commissioning activities.\nUnder our “Seller-Doer” approach to business development, you will collaborate with the Vice President of Mining, Market Managers, and other Group Managers to develop and implement a marketing plan, track prospective business opportunities, make strategic decisions for project pursuits, lead proposal development efforts, and represent TKDA at project interviews. You will also be expected to cultivate and maintain relations with key decision makers and representatives of current and prospective clients by attending local and regional conferences and networking events.\nLocation and Work Arrangement\nGeography isn’t a limiting factor for this position, which is why we are open to remote candidates whose experience and qualifications align with this position and market development initiatives. Preference may be given to candidates who reside within the Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah) due to proximity to existing and target client operations. Regular travel to TKDA offices, project locations, and team events will be expected to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and support project success.\nWhat You'll Do\nProcess Engineering & Design\nLead process engineering efforts for mining, mineral processing, aggregate, metals, and heavy industrial projects.\n\nDevelop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass and energy balances, and process design criteria.\nDesign and specify industrial process systems including: process piping systems, slurry transport systems, pumping and dewatering systems, bulk solids handling systems, conveying systems, ore handling and crushing facilities, material storage and transfer systems, dust collection and ventilation systems, water treatment and process water systems, or utility systems supporting industrial operations.\nPerform hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process analyses, and system evaluations.\nDevelop equipment specifications and technical procurement packages for pumps, conveyors, tanks, crushers, screens, piping systems, and related process equipment.\nEvaluate facility bottlenecks and recommend process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency.\n\nProject Leadership\nServe as Lead Process Engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects.\n\nDevelop project scope, budgets, schedules, and engineering work plans.\nCoordinate activities with mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and environmental disciplines.\nProvide technical oversight and quality review of engineering deliverables.\nSupport project managers in managing technical scope and client expectations.\nParticipate in design reviews, hazard assessments, constructability reviews, and operational readiness activities.\n\nClient Management & Business Development\n\nWork directly with clients to understand operational challenges and identify engineering solutions.\nParticipate in client meetings, site visits, and facility assessments.\nSupport proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates.\nAssist in the development of long-term client relationships and identification of future opportunities.\nRepresent the firm at client presentations, industry conferences, and professional organizations.\n\nTechnical Leadership\n\nMentor junior and mid-level engineers.\nEstablish engineering standards, design practices, and quality procedures.\nContribute to process engineering best practices across the organization.\nPromote innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline.\nExperience serving as a lead engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects.\nStrong understanding of: process design methodologies, hydraulic systems, process piping design, industrial pumping systems, bulk solids handling, industrial equipment selection, and process safety principles.\nExperience with PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and engineering specifications.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.\nAbility to travel periodically to active industrial facilities and project sites.\n\nAdvantageous Qualifications\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) with twelve or more years of progressive engineering experience in mining, mineral processing, bulk materials handling, industrial manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environments.\nExperience designing facilities for: mining and mineral processing, aggregate operations, metals processing, cement manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or material handling and transportation systems.\nExperience with slurry pipelines and abrasive process systems.\nKnowledge of process simulation and modeling software.\nFamiliarity with industrial control systems and instrumentation.\nExperience supporting commissioning and startup activities.\nPrevious consulting engineering experience.\nLeadership experience managing engineering teams or large project scopes.\n\n$125,000 - $165,000 a year\nThe listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for qualified candidates. Offered compensation will be determined by applicable experience, qualifications, and location. All candidates are evaluated on the full scope of what they bring to the role.\nJoin Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm\nAt our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.\nComprehensive Benefits\nHealth Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one\nAnnual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses\nHSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan\n401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals\nESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits\nPaid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year\nUpon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.\nTKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.\nAll applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.\nPre-Employment Screening\nUpon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Tkda","rawCompany":"tkda","city":"Eastern","state":"KY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-03T03:44:38.513Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"212290","title":"Other Metal Ore Mining","slug":"other-metal-ore-mining"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Process Engineer, Mechanical Engineering","description":"We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Process Engineer to lead the planning, design, and execution of complex industrial process systems for mining, minerals processing, material handling, and heavy industrial facilities. This role is responsible for developing process solutions that improve operational performance, safety, reliability, and efficiency while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and clients.\nThe ideal candidate possesses extensive experience designing and evaluating industrial process facilities, including process piping systems, slurry transport systems, bulk material handling equipment, pumping systems, and plant utility infrastructure. The Senior Process Engineer serves as a technical leader and trusted advisor throughout project planning, design, construction, and commissioning activities.\nUnder our “Seller-Doer” approach to business development, you will collaborate with the Vice President of Mining, Market Managers, and other Group Managers to develop and implement a marketing plan, track prospective business opportunities, make strategic decisions for project pursuits, lead proposal development efforts, and represent TKDA at project interviews. You will also be expected to cultivate and maintain relations with key decision makers and representatives of current and prospective clients by attending local and regional conferences and networking events.\nLocation and Work Arrangement\nGeography isn’t a limiting factor for this position, which is why we are open to remote candidates whose experience and qualifications align with this position and market development initiatives. Preference may be given to candidates who reside within the Southwest (Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, or Utah) due to proximity to existing and target client operations. Regular travel to TKDA offices, project locations, and team events will be expected to foster collaboration, strengthen relationships, and support project success.\nWhat You'll Do\nProcess Engineering & Design\nLead process engineering efforts for mining, mineral processing, aggregate, metals, and heavy industrial projects.\n\nDevelop process flow diagrams (PFDs), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), mass and energy balances, and process design criteria.\nDesign and specify industrial process systems including: process piping systems, slurry transport systems, pumping and dewatering systems, bulk solids handling systems, conveying systems, ore handling and crushing facilities, material storage and transfer systems, dust collection and ventilation systems, water treatment and process water systems, or utility systems supporting industrial operations.\nPerform hydraulic calculations, equipment sizing, process analyses, and system evaluations.\nDevelop equipment specifications and technical procurement packages for pumps, conveyors, tanks, crushers, screens, piping systems, and related process equipment.\nEvaluate facility bottlenecks and recommend process improvements that enhance safety, reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency.\n\nProject Leadership\nServe as Lead Process Engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects.\n\nDevelop project scope, budgets, schedules, and engineering work plans.\nCoordinate activities with mechanical, structural, electrical, instrumentation, civil, and environmental disciplines.\nProvide technical oversight and quality review of engineering deliverables.\nSupport project managers in managing technical scope and client expectations.\nParticipate in design reviews, hazard assessments, constructability reviews, and operational readiness activities.\n\nClient Management & Business Development\n\nWork directly with clients to understand operational challenges and identify engineering solutions.\nParticipate in client meetings, site visits, and facility assessments.\nSupport proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates.\nAssist in the development of long-term client relationships and identification of future opportunities.\nRepresent the firm at client presentations, industry conferences, and professional organizations.\n\nTechnical Leadership\n\nMentor junior and mid-level engineers.\nEstablish engineering standards, design practices, and quality procedures.\nContribute to process engineering best practices across the organization.\nPromote innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, metallurgical engineering, mining engineering, or related engineering discipline.\nExperience serving as a lead engineer on multidisciplinary industrial projects.\nStrong understanding of: process design methodologies, hydraulic systems, process piping design, industrial pumping systems, bulk solids handling, industrial equipment selection, and process safety principles.\nExperience with PFDs, P&IDs, process calculations, and engineering specifications.\nExcellent communication, leadership, and project coordination skills.\nAbility to travel periodically to active industrial facilities and project sites.\n\nAdvantageous Qualifications\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) with twelve or more years of progressive engineering experience in mining, mineral processing, bulk materials handling, industrial manufacturing, or similar heavy industrial environments.\nExperience designing facilities for: mining and mineral processing, aggregate operations, metals processing, cement manufacturing, industrial manufacturing, or material handling and transportation systems.\nExperience with slurry pipelines and abrasive process systems.\nKnowledge of process simulation and modeling software.\nFamiliarity with industrial control systems and instrumentation.\nExperience supporting commissioning and startup activities.\nPrevious consulting engineering experience.\nLeadership experience managing engineering teams or large project scopes.\n\n$125,000 - $165,000 a year\nThe listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for qualified candidates. Offered compensation will be determined by applicable experience, qualifications, and location. All candidates are evaluated on the full scope of what they bring to the role.\nJoin Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm\nAt our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.\nComprehensive Benefits\nHealth Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one\nAnnual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses\nHSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan\n401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals\nESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits\nPaid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year\nUpon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.\nTKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.\nAll applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.\nPre-Employment Screening\nUpon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history. \n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-10-03T03:44:38.513Z","dateModified":"2026-10-03T03:44:38.513Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tkda","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Eastern","addressRegion":"KY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"75d7eec04f76f1e414182eb2"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/75d7eec04f76f1e414182eb2"}}