Job description

TKDA is a 100% employee‑owned engineering, architecture, and design firm. We are expanding our presence in California and across the West Coast 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 riverside office, as well as contributing significantly to the growth of engineering services within California. Additional responsibilities include working with our national market leads and regional Vice President to develop new client relationships, particularly within the manufacturing and food and beverage sectors and expand existing accounts in California. Areas of technical expertise shall be relevant to mechanical design include 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. TKDA is currently located in San Bernardino with plans to relocate to Downtown Riverside by October 2026. Additional information about the exact location of our Riverside office will be communicated soon through a formal press release or ‘News’ post. What You'll Do Act as a seller‑doer, supporting business development and helping grow TKDA’s California and West Coast market working with the national market managers (located in other offices) and regional Vice President located in Riverside. 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 California (required), and ability to get new 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 100% Employee-Owned At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards. 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. TKDA 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. ** All 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. *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.

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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 California (required), and ability to get new 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%)
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
100% Employee-Owned
At TKDA, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 450 professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

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