Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution

TKDA • Bloomington, MN

1d • $103,255 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with an interest in or experience designing electrical systems for commercial and general aviation airports. The role works with architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural professionals on airport, aviation, and other electrical and multidisciplinary projects. Work includes designing power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems, as well as construction administration and inspection or observation.

The position is based within regular commuting distance of TKDA’s MSP/Bloomington, Minnesota location. TKDA offers a flexible hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two remote, but project needs and seasonal construction schedules 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 needed, up to 25% annually for short trips of one to three days.

The stated 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 an employee-owned company with 450 professionals. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A conditional offer requires completion of standard pre-employment screening, including verification of Social Security information and education, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

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 electrical design 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.
• Previous design experience with 208/120-volt and 480/277-volt systems.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 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% per year for short durations of one to three days.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Aviation electrical system design experience, including airport lighting, signage, series circuit, 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 (13.8 kV) site power distribution.
• Experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control, including full-voltage motor control, soft start, and variable-frequency drives.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical components for power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems.
• Perform construction administration and inspection or observation duties.
• Scope electrical design for proposals and prepare fee estimates for electrical design.
• Participate in proposal interviews, project team discussions, and client consultations.
• Collaborate with architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural professionals.
• Travel for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections as needed.

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 match on 401(k) deferrals.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
• Accrued paid time off based on professional experience.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement, subject to project and seasonal work requirements.

What This Job Offers

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