Engineering Intern - Energy

Knobelsdorff; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Goodhue, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineering‑focused intern to join a team delivering automation, electrical, energy, and power services. You will coordinate documents, model layouts in 2D/3D, and work with design and construction teams.

You will gain hands-on experience with electrical equipment, createSchedules, and participate in project coordination, reporting progress daily to leadership, with travel to out-of-town sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing education in Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating work and construction documents with internal stakeholders.
• Modeling of equipment and raceways layouts in both 2D and 3D.
• Exposure to industry specific software tools for design and analysis of project specifics.
• Designing and working with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchboards, switchgear, MCCs, panel boards, and control cabinets.
• Create and edit schedules such as panel schedules and conduit/cable schedules.
• Project specific equipment, installation and quality exposure in coordination between internal and external design personnel and construction personnel.
• On site exposure to build comprehension of drawing details to construction activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Pursuing Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job 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. This position will start May 2027.

Job Description

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Coordinating work and construction documents with internal stakeholders.
• Modeling of equipment and raceways layouts in both 2 and 3D.
• Exposure to industry specific software tools for design and analysis of project specifics.
• Designing and working with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers, panel boards, and control cabinets.
• Create and edit schedules such as panel schedules and conduit/cable schedules.
• Project specific equipment, installation and quality exposure in coordination between internal and external design personnel and construction personnel.
• On site exposure to build comprehension of drawing details to construction activities.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

You’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:

• Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.
• Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
• Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
• Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

Pay Range

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: $20-25 per hour

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.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email [e-mail].

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:

• 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.