Registered Engineer, Electrical

TKDA; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual incentive plan

HSA contributions

401(k) match

ESOP

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for complex facilities from our Bloomington, MN office. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, civil, architectural teams on diverse projects and manage design from concept through construction.

Responsibilities include construction administration, shop drawing reviews, and field observations. Occasional travel up to 10% is required; hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• MN PE registration or ability to obtain within 12–18 months of employment.
• Minimum of four years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for government, educational and industrial facilities.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment: panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Solid knowledge of NEC and Minnesota State Building Code (including Minnesota Energy Code/ASHRAE 90.1).
• High proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, LightStanza, or Visual Lighting.
• Strong MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience coordinating layouts with architects, mechanical, and structural engineers.
• Strong communication and client meeting participation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (occasional overnight).

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from concept through construction.
• Support construction administration by reviewing shop drawings and answering contractor questions.
• Observe work for compliance with project documents.
• Coordinate design with multi-discipline teams.
• Participate in project meetings and client consultations.

Skills

Power design

Lighting design

Signal systems

Revit

AutoCAD

Electrical calculations

MS Office

Coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer license (MN or able to obtain)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

LightStanza

Visual Lighting

Job description

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined engineering and design team is seeking a Professional Electrical Engineer to lead the design of complex electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities from our Bloomington, Minnesota office.

In this role, you will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural professionals on diverse facility projects across industrial, education, government, municipal, aviation, mining, and rail markets. You will help deliver practical, innovative designs for projects ranging from educational buildings to municipal wastewater facilities.

As a Project Engineer, you will manage electrical design work from concept through construction, developing safe, reliable, and efficient systems that meet client needs and code requirements. You will also support construction administration by responding to contractor questions, reviewing shop drawings, and observing work for compliance with project documents.

Flexible work arrangement: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH
Location: Preferably Bloomington, MN, but Milwaukee, Downers Grove, Seattle, or Duluth also work.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota 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 government, educational and industrial facilities.
• Previous experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, and data systems.
• Solid working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Minnesota State Building Code (including Minnesota Energy Code / ASHRAE 90.1)
• High proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with electrical calculation tools such as SKM PowerTools, ETAP, LightStanza, or Visual Lighting
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Basic experience/knowledge with coordinate design layouts seamlessly with architects, mechanical engineers, and structural engineers.
• 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 as needed (up to 10%) for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections/visits. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Nice to have:

• Design low to medium-voltage power distribution systems for industrial processes and campus facilities.
• Previous experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control including motor control full voltage, soft start, and variable frequency drives.
• Previous experience with business development responsibilities; scoping electrical design for proposals, fee estimates for electrical design, and interview participation.
• Demonstrated interest in growing into project management responsibilities, including project planning, coordination, client communication, budgeting, and team leadership.

$92,000 - $130,000 a year

The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 4-12 years of related experience in our MInneapolis, Minnesota office. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Individuals with great years of experience or compensation expectations are encouraged to apply.

Below are the salary ranges for TKDA's other offices:

Duluth, Minnesota: $87,000 - $122,000

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: $94,000 - $132,000

Downers Grove, Illinois: $96,000 - $135,000

Seattle, Washington: $106,000 - $148,000

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

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

Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses

HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan

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

ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits

Paid 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 H‑1B, F‑1 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.