Professional Engineer, Electrical | Bring Your Expertise; We'll Teach You to Power Airports

TKDA • Bloomington, MN

5d • $93,750 - $135,000

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a professional electrical engineer to design electrical systems for commercial, general aviation, and air defense facilities. The role includes power distribution, lighting, controls, emergency generators, communications systems, and airport infrastructure, including airfield lighting, signage, NAVAIDs, electrical vaults, and related control equipment. The engineer will prepare calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates using AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design tools.

The position works with multidisciplinary teams and offers opportunities to learn aviation-specific design, FAA requirements, airport operations, and infrastructure systems from experienced engineers and technical specialists. Work also includes field investigations, site visits, construction observation, client and project-planning meetings, proposal support, and relationship development with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams. The role offers the opportunity to expand technical expertise, project-management responsibilities, and client-facing experience, with potential development into a technical leader in the aviation practice.

The position requires periodic travel, approximately 10–15%, for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements. The stated base salary range is $93,750–$135,000 for candidates with professional registration and 4–12 years of qualified electrical engineering experience; compensation may vary. Additional compensation may include straight-time or premium compensation, discretionary bonuses, annual ESOP allocations, and 401(k) matching. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A standard pre-employment background screening is required following acceptance of a conditional offer.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• At least 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, together 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 registration 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 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 trusted 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior