Graduate Design Engineer, Electrical - Industrial Facility Lighting & Power Distribution

TKDA; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their Facilities Engineering‑Electrical team in downtown Duluth. The position involves developing plans and specifications for electrical systems in buildings and industrial facilities, as well as assisting with construction administration.

Candidates should have a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering and up to four years of experience designing electrical systems. Strong skills in MS Office and effective communication are essential. This role offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects nationwide, ranging from educational facilities to production plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Upcoming graduate to experienced professional with up to four years of previous experience designing electrical systems.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and prepare studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings.
• Assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering professionals.

Skills

MS Office Suite applications

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Electrical drafting using AutoCAD

Electrical drafting using Revit

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Our employee‑owned and multi‑disciplined team of engineering and design professionals has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Facilities Engineering‑Electrical team in downtown Duluth as a Graduate Electrical Engineer!

As a member of our team, you will work alongside Registered Engineers, Designers and Technicians to develop plans and prepare studies, design specifications, and detailed drawings for building and industrial facilities electrical systems. You will also assist with construction administration responsibilities including interpreting plans, observing construction operations, and maintaining reports to ensure construction conforms to plans and specifications.

In addition to working alongside electrical engineering professionals, you will work within a multi‑disciplined environment and collaborate with architectural, mechanical, civil, and structural engineering professionals to provide an array of services for a number of unique projects located across the country, ranging from lecture halls and educational facilities to production plants and refineries, which provide you with opportunities that include variety and challenging responsibilities.

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 0‑4 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Salary range does not include additional compensation, such as ESOP or bonus programs. Candidates with more than four years of experience or salary expectations are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Upcoming graduate to experienced professional with up to four years of previous experience designing building and/or industrial facilities electrical systems – power, lighting, and signal (phone, fire alarm, and security).
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write specifications and reports and participate in project team meeting discussions.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%) for team meetings, client consultations, site inspections/visits, etc.; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Successful completion of EIT / FE Exam.
• Proficiency with electrical drafting using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience working with SKM Power Tools.
• Working knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC), load calculations, short circuit calculations, and circuit schedules.
• Previous experience with site, facility, and industrial electrical design; experience designing lighting systems for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Experience designing fire alarm and communication systems for commercial and industrial facilities.