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Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution

bloomington, MN

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Job description

Our employee‑owned and integrated team of multi‑disciplined engineering and design professionals is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience designing electrical systems for airfield and airport operations, including lighting, controls, and power distribution for commercial and general aviation airports.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide services on various airport and aviation projects, primarily focusing on electrical and multidisciplinary work.

This role is onsite in our Bloomington, MN office, generally five days a week, with hybrid flexibility options for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Design electrical components related to power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems.

Perform construction administration and inspection/observation duties.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities

Experience with business development responsibilities; scoping electrical design for proposals, fee estimates for electrical design, and interview participation

Experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems

Experience with 208/120 and 480/277 volt systems

Knowledge of National Electrical Code

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit

Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Experience 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% of the year for meetings, client consultations, and site inspections)

Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Aviation electrical system design experience including airport lighting, signage, series circuit, controls, NAVAIDS, power distribution, stand‑by generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and communication systems

Experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

Experience with private owner underground/overhead medium voltage (13.8 kV) site power distribution

Experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control, including motor control full voltage, soft start, and variable frequency drives

Salary

The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 8‑20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Benefits

Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

Annual Incentive Plan: eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: monthly employer contributions for eligible plans

401(k) Match: employer matching on 401(k) deferrals

Employee Stock Ownership Plan: benefits funded entirely by company profits

Paid Time Off: accrue PTO based on professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants, and strongly encourage applicability.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H1B, F1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

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