Aviation Electrical Engineer: Airfield Power & Lighting

TKDA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP allocations

401(k) match

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a professional electrical engineer to design critical airfield infrastructure, including power, lighting, and communications systems.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, learn FAA-aligned practices, and support field investigations and client engagements at various airport projects. A degree in electrical engineering and NEC knowledge are required, with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with five or more years of progressive design experience.
• Experience with power, lighting, control, or signal system design and NEC knowledge.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit; ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Valid driver's license with ability to travel ~10–15% for meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for airfield, power distribution, lighting, control, and communication facilities.
• Prepare calculations, reports, plans, specs, and cost estimates for projects.
• Develop designs for airfield lighting, signage, NAVAIDs, and related infrastructure.
• Collaborate with Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, and Electrical teams.
• Support client meetings, proposals, and project pursuits; build client relationships.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

NEC knowledge

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Accredited Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

TKDA is seeking a professional electrical engineer to design critical airfield infrastructure, including power, lighting, and communications systems.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, learn FAA-aligned practices, and support field investigations and client engagements at various airport projects. A degree in electrical engineering and NEC knowledge are required, with 5+ years of relevant experience.