Professional Engineer, Electrical - Industrial Facility & Power Distribution

TKDA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer to join our Rail team in Seattle, WA. In this role, you'll lead electrical engineering efforts, focusing on sustainable designs for power systems and lighting. Your collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team will support critical infrastructure projects across Class I Railroads and Mass Transit systems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in design for commercial and industrial facilities. Join us in building not just projects, but your future!

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in Washington or ability to obtain registration.
• Minimum of four years of experience in power, lighting, and signal system design.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering efforts from concept through construction.
• Design power systems, including generators and EV charging infrastructure.
• Develop lighting designs, site power plans, and construction drawings.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Design power systems

Lighting design

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to bring your electrical engineering expertise to a team that values collaboration, innovation, and ownership? At TKDA, we’re not just another engineering firm—we’re 100% employee‑owned, which means every team member has a stake in our success. When you join us, you’re not just building projects—you’re building your future.

Our multi‑disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a Professional Electrical Engineer with extensive experience in building and industrial power, lighting, and signal system design to join our Rail team in Seattle, WA.

What You’ll Do

As part of our Rail Electrical team, you’ll collaborate with experts across Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architecture disciplines to deliver innovative solutions for Class I Railroads and Mass Transit organizations nationwide. From new facilities to major renovations, your work will help keep critical infrastructure moving.

In this role, you’ll:

• Lead electrical engineering efforts from concept through construction – creating safe, reliable, and sustainable designs that meet client needs.
• Design power systems, including industrial and commercial applications, generators, and EV charging infrastructure.
• Develop interior and exterior lighting designs, site power plans, one‑lines, panelboard schedules, conduits/cable layouts, and detailed construction drawings.
• Support construction administration by responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing submittals, and performing site observations to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Washington or the ability to obtain registration within twelve to eighteen months of employment.
• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Previous experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data.
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