Senior Electrical Engineer at TKDA

Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Apply Now

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aviation, AirportsIndustries

Requirements

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
Candidate who resides within a regular commuting distance from our office in Bloomington, MN
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

Responsibilities

Designing the electrical components related to power distribution, control systems, emergency generators, NAVAIDS, airfield lighting, and security and communications systems
Perform construction administration and inspection/observation duties
Work on various electrical and multi-disciplined projects 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AutoCADRevitNational Electrical CodePower DistributionAirfield LightingNAVAIDSControl SystemsFire Alarm SystemsSecurity SystemsPanel BoardsTransformersMS ExcelMS WordMS Outlook

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the required qualifications for the Senior Electrical Engineer position?

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, be registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states, and possess a minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities.

Is this position remote or does it require office presence?

The position requires the candidate to reside within a regular commuting distance from the office in Bloomington, MN.

What software skills are needed for this role?

Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, as well as MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel), is required.

What is the company culture like at TKDA?

TKDA is an employee-owned company with an integrated team of multi-disciplined engineering and design professionals, including Architectural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Structural experts, working collaboratively on airport and aviation projects.

What experience makes a candidate stand out for this role?

Aviation electrical system design experience, including airport lighting, NAVAIDS, power distribution, and generators, along with previous business development responsibilities and knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, are preferred.

TKDA

Engineering, architecture, and planning solutions

About TKDA

TKDA offers full-service engineering, architecture, and planning solutions across various sectors, utilizing a range of technologies to deliver innovative and lasting solutions in aviation, rail, surface transportation, and water.

444 Cedar St # 1500, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHeadquarters

1910Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries

201-500Employees