Registered Engineer, Electrical in Bloomington

Energy Jobline ZR; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

ESOP

PTO and holidays

Job summary

TKDA, an employee-owned engineering and design firm, seeks a Professional Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities from its Bloomington, MN area office. You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams and manage design from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes strong communication, code compliance, and coordination with architects and other engineers, with travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• PE license in Minnesota or ability to obtain within 12–18 months.
• 4+ years in power, lighting, and signal design for government, educational and industrial facilities.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment: panels, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, data systems.
• Knowledge of NEC and Minnesota Building Code (including Energy Code / ASHRAE 90.1).
• High proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, LightStanza, or Visual Lighting.
• MS Office Suite proficiency; strong collaboration with architects and MEPs.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% for meetings and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design work from concept through construction for complex facilities.
• Develop safe, reliable, and efficient electrical systems meeting client needs and codes.
• Support construction administration by answering contractor questions and reviewing shop drawings.
• Observe work for compliance with project documents and coordinate with architecture and engineering teams.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

LightStanza

Visual Lighting

Job description

Job DescriptionJob 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 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, 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.

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 , , , , , , or veteran status, , or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate 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.