Electrical Designer II

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.

As an Electrical Designer II (Eagan) you are the bridge between Estimation and Operations. The Electrical Designer will work with our Estimators, Pre‑Construction Team, Drafters, and Project Managers throughout the design phase until it is ready to hand off to our Operations team. KE performs Design Build projects, nationwide, in a variety of industries including Biodiesel & Ethanol production facilities, Grain storage, Fertilizer Terminals, Feed & Flour Mills, Dairy Processing plants, and Cement/Aggregate plants.

• Verify vendor quotes and provide submittal packages
• Participate in customer/client design review meetings and presentations
• Assist in leading/managing engineering needs to ensure final product matches the “KE‑Way” design
• Complete conceptual engineering and/or design for the following
  • Sizing conduit/cable to serve electrical equipment such as MCCs, Switchboards, Panel boards, and Transformers
• Comprehend MCC BOMs and quotes to ensure that sizing, layouts, and controller types are accurate
• Comprehend Switchgear BOMs and quotes to ensure that sizing, layouts, and over current protection types are correct
• Build conduit cable schedules to serve
  • Motors, Controls and instrumentation devices
  • Branch Circuiting
  • Low and Medium Voltage Distribution systems
• Act as a bridge from estimating to operations or concept to reality

• Experience with Blue Beam, Revit, AutoCAD, and Procore
• A knowledge of electrical construction practices or industrial electrical work. Commercial experience or industrial is preferred
• Knowledge of motor control devices such as VFDs, Soft Starts, Networked MCCs, and traditional across the line starters (not required)
• Experience with special systems such as
  • Network cabling
  • Instrumentation
  • Fire Alarm
  • Door access/Security systems

• 100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
• HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
• Company‑paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with competitive company match
• Profit sharing and performance‑based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $115,000 per year, which reflects a good‑faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time

Accessibility:
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If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.