Company Description
Working at Knobelsdorff
Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.
Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core values. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.
If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, Knobelsdorff (KE) is the place for you.
Job Description
Purpose:
Design, analyze, and optimize electrical system designs and project deliverables to ensure construction readiness is aligned with project demands and schedule. Collaborate on and contribute to innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and industry standards.
Responsibilities
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Work collaboratively on projects while managing project timelines, ensuring completion of projects and deliverables are aligned with schedules and construction needs.
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Review designs for constructability and coordinate updates and improvements where needed to ensure the success of construction teams.
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Provide direct technical support, from start to finish of projects, on design, procurement and construction for equipment, materials, execution, and maintenance.
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Review drawings and project documentation
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Review customer specifications
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Assist with RFIs and Submittals
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Review equipment specifications
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Generate material takeoffs
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Engage internally and with external customers, engineers, and others to support the design of electrical systems or portions of electrical systems.
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As needed, travel to site to support and coordinate with project and construction teams for successful project execution.
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Ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, and project documents.
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Establish construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications through documentation review and/or creation.
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Ensure compliance with specifications, NEC code and customer requirements through direction and coordination of documentation, material, installation, support, and/or testing activities.
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Work collaboratively with internal preconstruction, design and operations teams as well as external customers, vendors, subcontractors and engineering partners to support technical aspects of the design and execution of projects.
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Foster key strategic relationships with various partners.
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Ongoing integration and gain of technical knowledge to further establish self as a reliable source of information to the engineering team.
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Interface with regulatory agencies and manufacturers/distributors.
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Manage project files, drawings, documents & records across multiple projects at a time.
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Identify challenges and work with Quality and SMEs to resolve issues and implement continuous improvement actions.
Qualifications
The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
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3-5 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering or include experience in proper design and constructability.
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education/experience.
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Good communication skills and a positive attitude.
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Must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in KE business strategies
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Have entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and be accountable for project decisions and actions.
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Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.
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Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Additional Information
We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.
Pay Range: $80,000–$120,000 per year with bonus potential
Total Rewards Statement
As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.
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100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
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HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
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Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
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401(k) with competitive company match
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Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
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Paid weekly with competitive wages
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PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
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Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.
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Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time
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Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
Knobelsdorff (KE) is an EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
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EEO is the Law (English/Spanish)
KE participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters.
If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.
