Lead Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Regional Practice Development & Delivery

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 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. 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 skills Ability 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 $132,755 - $190,000 a year The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 12‑25 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Comprehensive Benefits Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one. Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses. HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA‑eligible plan. 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals. ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits. Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year. Upon 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr