Electrical Design Engineer – Utility Solar & Storage

Knobelsdorff Enterprises; Goodhue Township (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead solar and BESS electrical design through all phases from preliminary design to IFC and construction. You will validate outputs, advise on equipment selections, and ensure code compliance, coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

The role requires a Electrical Engineering degree, 1–2 years in solar/power design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, PVCase, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; valid license and ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 1–2 years of experience in solar or power systems design
• Working knowledge of NEC and renewable energy standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving history
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Lead the progression of electrical design from preliminary design through IFC and construction phases
• Review and validate electrical design outputs, including conductor schedules, equipment specs and layouts
• Serve as SME for electrical design and constructability across DC/AC collection and MV systems
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, partners, vendors, and subcontractors
• Coordinate with Engineering, Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement and Operations to align design with execution and cost goals
• Conduct structured electrical design reviews at key milestones (30%, 90%, IFC, construction)
• Identify risks and gaps in design packages and drive resolution with stakeholders
• Interface with customers, AHJs, regulators and external firms on design requirements and compliance
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination to meet NEC and customer specs
• Provide technical support during construction including RFIs and change impacts
• Manage and maintain project electrical files and design information
• Contribute to process improvements in design standards and templates
• Balance multiple projects with accuracy and execution

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff Enterprises is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead solar and BESS electrical design through all phases from preliminary design to IFC and construction. You will validate outputs, advise on equipment selections, and ensure code compliance, coordination with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

The role requires a Electrical Engineering degree, 1–2 years in solar/power design, and proficiency with AutoCAD, PVCase, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office; valid license and ability