Tkda •

Graduate Design Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Hybrid Duluth, Minnesota, United States Full-time

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Mining Mechanical team as a Graduate Design Engineer!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside mechanical engineers and designers to develop plans, design specifications, and detailed drawings for various process piping and industrial ventilation systems. You will also assist with the creation of process flow diagrams and equipment arrangement and layouts. On occasion, you will assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans, observing construction progress, and maintaining reports to ensure installation conforms with plans and specifications.

In addition to working alongside mechanical engineering professionals, you will work within a multi-disciplined environment and collaborate with structural, electrical, and civil engineering professionals to design complex plant/building systems and site operations for heavy industrial sectors, including mining, mineral processing, aggregate, and metals.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Travel (up to 15%) to other TKDA offices and project or client locations will be required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited program.
  • Professional with two to five years of progressive experience designing various commercial and/or industrial mechanical systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write specifications and reports and participate in project team meeting discussions.

Advantageous Qualifications

  • Previous experience with layout of ductwork and piping systems in a 3D environment.
  • Previous experience with layout of industrial systems such as process piping and ductwork.
  • Previous experience with mechanical design.
  • Familiarity with process flow diagrams, process piping diagrams, and/or piping & instrumentation diagrams.
  • Experience with Plant 3D and SolidWorks
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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