Professional Engineer, Electrical | Bring Your Expertise – We’ll Teach You About Aviation

Bring Your Expertise to Power the Future of Aviation Infrastructure. We’re looking for a professional electrical engineer to work alongside a team of aviation enthusiasts. Many of the skills that make electrical engineers successful in designing airfield lighting, power, and communications systems are transferrable from various projects across the commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, and transportation sectors. We can teach airfield electrical design, including airfield lighting, NAVAIDs, airport power systems, communications networks, and airfield controls.

Responsibilities

Design electrical systems supporting commercial, general aviation, and air defense facilities; Develop designs for power distribution systems, lighting systems, control systems, emergency generators, communications systems, and airport infrastructure; Support the design and implementation of airfield lighting systems, signage, NAVAIDs, electrical vaults, and associated control equipment; Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates; Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering design tools to develop project deliverables; Work alongside Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Architectural, and Electrical professionals on multidisciplinary projects; Participate in field investigations, site visits, and construction observation activities; Participate in client meetings and project planning discussions; Assist with proposal development and project pursuits; Develop trusted relationships with airport clients, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience involving power, lighting, control, or signal system design; Experience with electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, transformers, panelboards, and related infrastructure combined with knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC); Experience using AutoCAD and Revit; Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering and design teams; Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record with an ability to travel periodically (approximately 10-15%) for project meetings, site visits, conferences, and client engagements.

Nice to have

Professional Engineer (PE) registration (Minnesota preferred); Experience supporting commercial, industrial, institutional, utility, transportation, or infrastructure-related projects; Experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems; Experience with emergency power systems, communications systems, controls, or industrial power applications; Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), or airport infrastructure projects; Previous experience preparing project scopes, fee estimates, or technical proposals.