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Lead Professional Services Engineer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Company Description Hello, we're OpenPlay! We're looking for a lead professional services engineer to run the technical side of a team working on our web-based music distribution platform. You will ...

Lead Professional Services Engineer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$114K - $151K/yr

Company Description Hello, we're OpenPlay! We're looking for a lead professional services engineer to run the technical side of a team working on our web-based music distribution platform. You will ...

Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$181K - $189K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Washington, DC . This role will be working in WMATA offices. Provides ...

Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$181K - $189K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Washington, DC . This role will be working in WMATA offices. Provides ...

Lead Professional, Hydrogeology

Redmond, WA ยท On-site

$104K - $133K/yr

Combined we have over 75,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to ... engineers in the Redmond, WA or Tigard, OR office. Our ideal candidate will be a key member of a ...

Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer

Washington, DC ยท On-site

$181K - $189K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team in Washington, DC . This role will be working in WMATA offices. Provides ...

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Hillsboro, TX ยท On-site

$72K - $96K/yr

Lead and oversee project design teams to meet engineering milestones and deliverables * Provide ... Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required * Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural ...

Professional Engineer

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

-Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion. -Conduct and ... Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ...

Lead Professional, Traffic Engineer

Las Vegas, NV ยท On-site

$83K - $113K/yr

This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Lead Professional, Traffic Engineer position in our Las Vegas, Nevada office. Be involved in projects with our Pacific Mountain West Traffic ...

Professional Engineer

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$75K - $100K/yr

-Lead and manage geotechnical engineering projects from inception to completion. -Conduct and ... Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering ...

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Carson City, NV ยท On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

This position will be the lead designer on in-house capacity projects. Incumbent will guide and ... Licensed professional engineers engage in the practice of professional engineering which includes ...

Professional Engineer

Miami, FL ยท On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Professional Engineer Department: Construction, Engineering, & Skilled Trades Employment Type ... E.) will lead the design and documentation of electrical systems across a variety of building types ...

Professional Engineer

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$78K - $105K/yr

Lead the design and development of infrastructure projects, potentially including pipelines, piping ... Must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in TX, LA, or NM, or be ready to test for P.E ...

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER

Hillsboro, TX ยท On-site

$72K - $96K/yr

Lead and oversee project design teams to meet engineering milestones and deliverables * Provide ... Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required * Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural ...

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Lead Professional Engineer, Mechanical - Regional Practice Development & Delivery

Riverside, CA โ€ข On-site

TKDA
Civil Engineering Constructionย โ€ขย 201 - 500 employees

$126K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago


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

$126,000 - $185,000 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.
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At 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 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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About TKDA

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Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Saint Paul, MN, US

Year founded

1910

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