About The Position
TKDA is seeking a professional electrical engineer to design electrical systems for commercial, general aviation, and air defense facilities. The role involves developing power distribution, lighting, control, emergency generator, communications, and other airport infrastructure systems, including airfield lighting, signage, NAVAIDs, electrical vaults, and associated control equipment. The team provides technical guidance, mentoring, and hands-on project experience in aviation infrastructure design, including airfield lighting, NAVAIDs, airport power systems, communications networks, and airfield controls. The engineer will prepare calculations, reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates using AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design tools. Work includes collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams, learning and applying aviation-specific requirements, and participating in field investigations, site visits, and construction observation. The role also involves client and project planning meetings, proposal support, and building relationships with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams. The position offers opportunities to expand technical expertise, project management responsibilities, client-facing experience, and leadership within the aviation practice.
Requirements
- Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
- A minimum of five years of progressive experience involving power, lighting, control, or signal system design.
- Experience with electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, transformers, panelboards, and related infrastructure, along with knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
- Experience using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to travel periodically, approximately 10–15%, for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements.
- Authorization to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) registration; Minnesota preferred.
- Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, transportation, or infrastructure-related projects.
- Experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems.
- Experience with emergency power systems, communications systems, controls, or industrial power applications.
- Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), or airport infrastructure projects.
- Previous experience preparing project scopes, fee estimates, or technical proposals.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems supporting commercial, general aviation, and air defense facilities.
- Develop designs for power distribution, lighting, control, emergency generator, communications, and airport infrastructure systems.
- Support the design and implementation of airfield lighting systems, signage, NAVAIDs, electrical vaults, and associated control equipment.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
- Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design tools to develop project deliverables.
- Collaborate with civil, structural, mechanical, architectural, and electrical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
- Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction observation activities.
- Participate in client meetings and project planning discussions.
- Assist with proposal development and project pursuits.
- Support existing client relationships and help cultivate new relationships to advance TKDA’s aviation-sector services.
- Develop relationships with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer HSA contributions for employees who choose an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), funded entirely by company profits.
- Paid time off accrued based on professional experience.
- Eight paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
