Civil Project Engineer: Solar & Industrial Site Design

Knobelsdorff; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Company‑paid life insurance and short/

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and industrial projects. You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field operations to deliver constructible, cost‑effective solutions that meet project requirements and timelines.

Join a family‑owned contractor with decades of experience, offering growth, hands‑on learning across multiple industries, and travel to project sites to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field with construction exposure.
• Experience with design and constructability in civil projects.
• Knowledge of civil practices: materials, SWPPP, grading, surveying.

Responsibilities

• Support civil preliminary analysis and estimating.
• Assist with grading heat maps and site optimization.
• Gather vendor and subcontractor quotes for pricing.
• Review subcontractor proposals and bid packages.
• Develop grading plans, drainage, and site layouts.
• Review drawings and project documentation.
• Coordinate RFIs and submittals.
• Generate material takeoffs and CAD models.
• Support civil construction activities and site setup.
• Travel to sites to coordinate with project teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Geotech

SWPPP

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent education/experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota is seeking a Civil Engineer to support the design, estimating, and execution of civil scopes for solar and industrial projects. You will collaborate with preconstruction, engineering design, and field operations to deliver constructible, cost‑effective solutions that meet project requirements and timelines.

Join a family‑owned contractor with decades of experience, offering growth, hands‑on learning across multiple industries, and travel to project sites to ensure