Working at KnobelsdorffAlong 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.PurposeSupport the advancement of utility-scale solar and BESS projects through all phases of electrical design by providing technical oversight, coordination, and review of electrical deliverables. Ensure electrical design quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with project scope, schedule, cost, customer requirements, and execution objectives.ResponsibilitiesLead the progression of electrical design from preliminary design through IFC and construction phases, ensuring deliverables are completed in sequence to support project schedules.Review and validate electrical design outputs, including conductor schedules, equipment specifications and layouts, monitoring and communication systems, grounding, string layouts, voltage drop calculations, and related electrical deliverables.Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical design and constructability, including DC collection, AC collection, MV systems, equipment selection, grounding, monitoring, communications, and electrical code compliance.Provide technical guidance to internal teams, external engineering partners, vendors, and subcontractors.Collaborate with Engineering, Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement, and Operations teams to align electrical design with project execution, procurement strategy, installation sequencing, and cost expectations.Conduct structured electrical design reviews at key milestones, including 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction-phase revisions.Identify risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in electrical design packages and drive resolution with internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate electrical design decisions for constructability, installation efficiency, equipment availability, code compliance, customer requirements, and cost impacts.Interface with customers, developers, AHJs, external engineering firms, regulatory agencies, vendors, and subcontractors to align on electrical design approach, technical requirements, and compliance expectations.Support permitting and regulatory coordination by ensuring electrical designs comply with NEC requirements, customer specifications, jurisdictional requirements, and applicable standards.Provide technical support during construction, including review of field issues, design clarifications, RFI responses, change impacts, and resolution of electrical installation or constructability concerns.Manage and maintain project electrical files, drawings, documents, records, and design information in company systems.Support continuous improvement of electrical design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned to improve consistency, quality, and execution across utility-scale projects.Balance multiple complex projects and design priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, accountability, and execution.Travel to project sites as needed to review existing conditions, support design coordination, assist with field issue resolution, and validate electrical systems or installation requirements.QualificationsYou’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education/experience1–2 years of experience in solar or power systems designWorking knowledge of NEC and renewable energy standardsProficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, and Microsoft OfficeStrong communication and organizational skillsValid driver’s license and clean driving historyAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background checkPay RangeWe 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: $100,000–$140,000 per year + bonus potential.Total Rewards StatementAs a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employeesHSA contributions to support your medical expensesCompany-paid life insurance and disability coveragePerformance-based incentivesPaid weekly with competitive wagesPTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursementExclusive employee discounts through Working AdvantagePhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periodsMust be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditionsMust be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches
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