Senior Registered Engineer / Project Manager, Electrical

TKDA; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TKDA is seeking a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer to lead industrial facility and site electrical design, developing power, lighting, and control systems. The role includes mentoring staff, assisting in proposals, and coordinating across disciplines.

Hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Candidates should have a PE and 10+ years in industrial power distribution, lighting, and controls, plus proficiency in AutoCAD, SKM, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• PE with 10+ years of progressive technical design experience in industrial facility/site power distribution, lighting, and control/signal systems.
• 2+ years’ experience managing electrical or multi‑disciplined projects with service fees exceeding $300,000/year.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, and MS Office.
• Experience coordinating design standards across Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, and Structural disciplines.
• Construction administration experience, including observation and inspection.
• Strong communication skills, writing specs, preparing reports, and leading project discussions.
• Ability to travel up to 15% for meetings, consultations, and site inspections (occasional overnight).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering scope of industrial projects from concept through construction.
• Develop site plans, power/lighting/signal plans, equipment layouts, and one-lines.
• Mentor junior engineers and support proposal development and client relations.
• Oversee project quality, safety, and schedule while coordinating with multi‑discipline teams.

Skills

Effective communication

Project leadership

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM Power Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for a Senior Professional Electrical Engineer with deep expertise in technical design standards for industrial facility and site electrical systems. You’ll work alongside Architectural, Civil, Mechanical, and Structural professionals on a wide range of industrial projects across the country.

In this role, you’ll scope and lead the electrical engineering side of projects, developing site plans, power/signal/lighting plans, equipment layouts, one-lines, industrial controls, assessments, and reports. You’ll also support construction administration, interpreting plans, observing construction, and confirming everything conforms to plans, specs, and schedule. With your experience, you’ll also have the chance to mentor less experienced team members and help develop the next generation of engineers on our team.

You’ll lead engineering and design teams, owning the technical, quality, financial, and safety aspects of projects from concept through construction. With our “Seller-Doer” approach, you’ll also partner with electrical group management and the VP of Facilities Engineering Services on proposal development, client relationships, opportunity tracking, and client presentations.

Flexible work arrangement

3 days in office (Tuesday - Thursday), 2 days WFH (Monday and Friday)

Location

Preferably Bloomington, MN, but a TKDA office in Milwaukee, Downers Grove, Seattle, or Duluth also work.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• PE with 10+ years of progressive technical design experience in industrial facility/site power distribution, lighting, and control/signal systems
• 2+ years managing electrical or multi-disciplined projects with service fees exceeding $300,000/year
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SKM Power Tools, and MS Office
• Experience coordinating design standards across disciplines (Architecture, Civil, Mechanical, Structural)
• Construction administration experience, including observation and inspection
• Strong communication skills, comfortable writing specs, preparing reports, and leading project discussions
• Ability to travel up to 15% for meetings, consultations, and site inspections (occasional overnight travel)
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Nice to have

• Professional registration in multiple states
• Experience responding to RFPs, including fee estimating
• Business development track record, securing new projects/programs
• Interest or experience mentoring less experienced engineers
• Design experience with medium voltage (13.8kV) site power distribution
• Experience with synchronous motor installation, startup, and analysis
• Experience with P&IDs, loop sheets, and instrumentation/control panel work
• Experience configuring or programming PLCs, VFDs, and instrumentation
• Experience with medium voltage switchgear relay setup and configuration
• Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment and power quality issues
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Revit

$110,000 - $160,000 a year

The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10 - 20 years of related experience in Minneapolis. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities. Provided salary does not include additional compensation, such as TKDA’s ESOP and bonus program. Candidates with greater years of experience or salary expectations are encourage to apply.

In addition to Bloomington, you can find the salary ranges for the following offices:

Duluth, Minnesota: $104,000 - $150,000

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: $113,000 - $165,000

Downers Grove, Illinois: $115,000 - $170,000

Seattle, Washington: $125,000 - $185,000