Senior Electrical Engineer

TKDA; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design electrical systems for airport operations. Responsibilities include power distribution, control systems, and conducting inspections. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of experience and possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years in power and lighting design.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience with electrical distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical components for power distribution and control systems.
• Perform construction administration and inspection duties.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplined teams on airport projects.

Skills

Power distribution design

Control systems design

Emergency generators

Airfield lighting

Security systems design

Communications systems

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office Suite

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for a Professional Electrical Engineer / Project Manager who has an interest in or prior experience designing a variety of electrical systems for airfield / airport operations including lighting, controls, and power distribution for commercial and general aviation airports.

As a member of our team, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined group of Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural professionals to provide an array of services on various airport and aviation projects. You will work on various electrical and multi-disciplined projects.

Responsibilities would include designing the electrical components related to power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems. You will also perform construction administration and inspection/observation duties.

For this opportunity we are seeking candidate who resides within a regular commuting distance from our office in Bloomington, MN.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities
• Previous experience with business development responsibilities; scoping electrical design for proposals, fee estimates for electrical design, and interview participation
• Previous experience with basic layout and design of electrical distribution equipment including panel boards, transformers, lighting, fire alarm, security, data
• Previous design experience with 208/120 and 480/277 volt systems
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code
• Previous experience and strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Experience/knowledge working with Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Architectural disciplines
• 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 within the United States as needed (up to 25% in a year / short durations 1-3 days) for team meetings, client consultations, and site inspections
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Aviation electrical system design experience including airport lighting, signage, series circuit, controls, NAVAIDS, power distribution, stand-by generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), and communication systems
• Previous experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
• Previous experience with private owner underground/overhead medium voltage (13.8kV) site power distribution
• Previous experience with industrial power system designs for motor and process equipment control including motor control full voltage, soft start, and variable frequency drives
  
  
  

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.

• 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 8-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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