Design Engineer, Electrical - Airfield Lighting & Power Distribution

Electrical Engineer

Our employee‑owned and integrated team of multi‑disciplined engineering and design professionals is looking for an Electrical Engineer 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.

Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday – Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH with ideal candidate being in regular commuting distance of our office in Bloomington.

• Design 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in power, lighting, and signal system design for commercial and industrial facilities
• 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
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in one or more states
• Previous experience with business development responsibilities; scoping electrical design for proposals, fee estimates for electrical design, and interview participation
• 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

$85,000 - $112,000 a year. The listed salary range reflects only the starting base pay range for candidates with 4-10 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.

• Health Benefits:
  
  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: employer matching on 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP:
  Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: accrue PTO based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year

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, 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.