Registered Engineer, Electrical

TKDA; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Eight paid holidays

Job summary

TKDA’s employee-owned engineering team seeks a Professional Electrical Engineer to lead complex electrical designs for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities from the Bloomington, MN office. You will collaborate with electrical, mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural professionals across diverse markets.

As a Project Engineer, you’ll manage electrical design from concept through construction, supporting construction administration and ensuring code compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minnesota PE registration or ability to obtain within 12–18 months.
• 4+ years of progressive power, lighting, and signal design experience.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment layouts (panels, transformers, lighting).
• Strong knowledge of NEC and Minnesota Building Code (incl. energy code).
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, LightStanza, Visual Lighting.
• MS Office proficiency; strong communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with architects and other engineers.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of complex electrical systems for facilities.
• Manage electrical design from concept through construction.
• Support construction administration; respond to contractor questions.
• Review shop drawings and observe work for code compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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

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.

Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.

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.

Salary Ranges

• 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