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Mechanical Engineer

TkdaDowners Grove, ILMay 17th, 2026
Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team, has an opportunity available for a Professional Mechanical Engineer who has extensive experience modeling and designing HVAC, plumbing, and other mechanical systems for industrial and commercial facilities to join our Facilities Engineering team!As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team of Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, and Structural) and Architecture professionals to provide planning, design, construction management, and commissioning services for systems a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects including light and heavy industrial facilities, food and beverage facilities, and educational and commercial facilities.You will perform energy modeling and life cycle cost analysis while designing complex sustainable building performance systems. You will also be involved with equipment selection and sizing, heat load analysis, and the preparation of mechanical plans, specifications, design details and construction documentation. Furthermore, this position requires participation in project development and fee estimating, attending client presentations and interviews, meeting with code officials, and performing inspections and assessments at project sites. Additionally, opportunities will be available to serve as a Project Manager on mechanical intense projects as well as larger multi-disciplined projects.Flexible work arrangement (3 days in office / 2 days WFH)This role can work out of our Bloomington, MN, Milwaukee, WI, or Downers Grove, IL offices. Please see below to review the salary ranges for all offices.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum of five years of progressive design experience of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems) for commercial and/or industrial facilitiesRegistered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states with the ability to obtain registration through reciprocity within additional statesPrior energy modeling of mechanical HVAC systemsPrevious experience responding to Requests for Proposals, including estimating mechanical feesPrevious experience performing facility or building load calculations and analyzing system components and capabilities in accordance with design and client requirementsPrevious experience sizing ductwork and/or piping systemsPrevious experience and ability to prepare studies, technical specifications and construction cost estimates and work with drafters to prepare accurate design drawingsPrevious experience conducting construction administration and inspection activitiesWorking knowledge associated with design coordination on larger, multi-disciplined projects: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, etcStrong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to articulate technical ideas and concepts both visually and in writing; Ability to write specifications and reports and lead and/or participate in discussions during client consultations and project team meetingsAbility to travel as needed (up to 10%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, construction management duties, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be requiredAdvantageous QualificationsPrevious experience and working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit MEPPrevious experience working with energy modeling software such as Trane Trace 3D or relatedPrevious fire protection system design experiencePrevious experience with the creation of air balance diagrams, process flow diagrams, equipment general arrangement drawings and piping/HVAC plan drawingsPrevious experience in boiler and/or chiller system design for facilitiesLEED certificationUpon 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.Join Our 100% Employee-Owned FirmAt 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.Comprehensive BenefitsHealth Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day oneAnnual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonusesHSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferralsESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profitsPaid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per yearUpon 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.Pre-Employment Screening*Upon 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.Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 4-10 years of related experience. in our Bloomington office. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities, and individuals with further qualifications are encouraged to apply. Below are the salary ranges for our Milwaukee and Downers Grove offices.Milwaukee: $93,000 - 123,300Downers Grove: $95,500 - $126,300