Professional Engineer, Electrical | Bring Your Expertise – We’ll Teach You About Aviation

TKDA•Bloomington, MN

43d•$93,750 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a professional electrical engineer to join a team of aviation enthusiasts. This role involves designing electrical systems for airport and airfield infrastructure. While experience in aviation projects is not required, strong transferable skills from commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, and transportation sectors are valued. The company offers mentorship and training in specialized areas such as airfield lighting, NAVAIDs, airport power systems, communications networks, and airfield controls. The ideal candidate will be curious, eager to learn, collaborative, and passionate about engineering challenges.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience involving power, lighting, control, or signal system design.
Experience with electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, transformers, panelboards, and related infrastructure.
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.

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 systems, lighting systems, control systems, emergency generators, communications systems, and airport infrastructure.
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.
Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design tools to develop project deliverables.
Work alongside Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, and Electrical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
Learn directly from experienced aviation engineers and technical specialists.
Expand understanding of FAA requirements, airport operations, aviation infrastructure systems, and electrical design applications unique to the aviation environment.
Participate in field investigations, site investigations, and construction observation activities.
Participate in client meetings and project planning discussions.
Assist with proposal development and project pursuits.
Support deeply rooted relations with legacy client representatives and assist in cultivating new and emerging relations to advance and expand TKDA’s services within the greater aviation sector.
Develop trusted relationships with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.