Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution
About The Position
TKDA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for airfield and airport operations, including lighting, controls, and power distribution at commercial and general aviation airports. The role works with multidisciplinary Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals on airport, aviation, and other electrical projects. Design work includes power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems. The position also includes construction administration and inspection or observation duties. The qualified candidate must reside within regular commuting distance of TKDA’s MSP/Bloomington, Minnesota location. The standard arrangement is hybrid, with three days in the office and two days remote. Due to project design-build requirements and seasonal construction schedules, the role may require working in the office and/or at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport five days per week from April 1 through November 15. Travel within the United States may be required, up to 25% annually, generally for short trips of one to three days. The listed starting base salary range is $103,255–$155,000 for candidates with 8–20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. TKDA is 100% employee-owned and reports having 450 professionals.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states.
- At least 8 years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities.
- Previous business development experience, including scoping electrical design for proposals, preparing fee estimates, and participating in interviews.
- Experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment, including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
- Design experience with 208/120-volt and 480/277-volt systems.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
- Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and the MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience or knowledge working with Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architectural disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to participate in project team meetings and client consultations.
- Ability to travel within the United States as needed, up to 25% annually, for short durations of one to three days.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship.
- Must complete standard pre-employment screening after accepting a conditional offer, including Social Security, education, criminal-conviction, and driving-history verification.
Nice To Haves
- Aviation electrical system design experience, including airport lighting, signage, series circuits, controls, NAVAIDS, power distribution, standby generators, uninterruptible power supplies, and communication systems.
- Experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).
- Experience with private-owner underground or overhead medium-voltage site power distribution at 13.8 kV.
- Experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control, including full-voltage motor control, soft starts, and variable frequency drives.
Responsibilities
- Design electrical systems for airport and aviation projects, including power distribution, controls, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, security, and communications systems.
- Perform construction administration and inspection or observation duties.
- Scope electrical design for proposals and prepare electrical design fee estimates.
- Participate in business development activities, including interviews.
- Coordinate with Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Structural professionals.
- Participate in project team meetings and client consultations.
- Travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer contributions when enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan 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
Senior
