Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution

TKDA • Milwaukee, WI

1d • $105,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

TKDA is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer interested in or experienced with designing electrical systems for airfield and airport operations, including lighting, controls, and power distribution for commercial and general aviation airports. The role works with a multidisciplinary team of architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural professionals on airport, aviation, and other electrical projects.

The position involves designing electrical components such as power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems. It also includes construction administration and inspection or observation duties. The work environment is hybrid: in-office Tuesday through Thursday and remote Monday and Friday. The ideal candidate lives within regular commuting distance of the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin office. Travel within the United States may be required, up to 25% annually, generally for short durations of one to three days.

TKDA is an employee-owned company with 450 professionals. The stated starting base salary range is $105,000–$160,000 for candidates with 8–20 years of related experience; compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A conditional offer is subject to standard pre-employment background 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 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.
• 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 discussions during 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.
• 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 circuits, controls, NAVAIDS, power distribution, standby generators, UPS, 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 starters, and variable frequency drives.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems and components for airport and aviation projects, including power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, security, and communications.
• Work collaboratively with architectural, civil, mechanical, and structural professionals on multidisciplinary projects.
• Perform construction administration and inspection or observation duties.
• Support business development by scoping electrical design for proposals, preparing electrical design fee estimates, and participating in interviews.
• Participate in project team meetings and client consultations.
• Travel within the United States as needed for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
• Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive bonuses.
• Monthly employer HSA contributions for employees who choose 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.

What This Job Offers

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