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Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution
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What they do
A Utilities & Power Distribution Engineer designs and coordinates maintenance of electrical utilities and associated power distribution systems. Performs inspections, performance evaluations, troubleshooting and sunsetting of systems.
$82,754 / year median in Minnesota
Job Description
Senior Professional Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution TKDA life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) Jul 25, 2026 Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer who has an interest in or prior experience designing a variety of electrical systems for airfield / airport operations including lighting, controls, and power distribution for commercial and general aviation airports.
As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined group of Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide an array of services on various airport and aviation projects. You will work on various electrical and multi-disciplined projects.
Responsibilities would include designing the electrical components related to power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems. You will also perform construction administration and inspection/observation duties. This role is onsite in our Bloomington, MN office, generally five days a week. We're open to discussing hybrid flexibility for the right candidate. 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
Previous experience with business development responsibilities; scoping electrical design for proposals, fee estimates for electrical design, and interview participation
Previous experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, data
Previous design experience with 208/120 and 480/277 volt systems
Knowledge of National Electrical Code
Previous experience and strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Experience/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% in a year / short durations 1-3 days) for team 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
Previous experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
Previous experience with private owner underground/overhead medium voltage (13.8kV) site power distribution
Previous experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control including motor control full voltage, soft start, and variable frequency drives 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.
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Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day oneAnnual Incentive Plan:
Eligible for discretionary bonusesHSA Contributions:
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k)Match:
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferralsESOP:
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profitsPaid Time Off:
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community. 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, or 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, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.- Pre-Employment Screening
- Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
- Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies
- TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place.