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

TKDA•Bloomington, MN

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a professional electrical engineer to join our team of aviation enthusiasts. This role offers the opportunity to work on airport and airfield electrical infrastructure projects. While prior experience in aviation is not required, we value transferable skills from commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, and transportation sectors. Our team is dedicated to mentoring and supporting your growth in this unique field. We will provide the necessary training in airfield electrical design, including lighting, NAVAIDs, power systems, communications networks, and controls. We are looking for individuals with curiosity, eagerness to learn, collaboration skills, and a passion for 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.
Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, and Electrical professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
Learn 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 visits, and construction observation activities.
Participate in client meetings and project planning discussions.
Assist with proposal development and project pursuits.
Support client relations and assist in cultivating new relationships.
Develop trusted relationships with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.