Solar & BESS Civil/Structural Engineer

Knobelsdorff; Minnesota; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Performance-based incentives

Paid weekly with competitive wages

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer to advance large-scale solar and BESS projects through design, review, and coordination. You will ensure constructability, quality, and alignment with project objectives.

Lead design progression from preliminary through IFC and construction, collaborate with engineering teams, and perform design reviews at 30%, 90%, and IFC milestones. The role demands hands-on problem-solving and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil 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 civil and structural design from preliminary through IFC and construction phases, ensuring deliverables are completed in sequence to support project schedules.
• Review and validate design outputs (grading, stormwater, foundations, racking systems, roads) for alignment with requirements, constructability, and cost expectations.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for civil and structural design and constructability, including grading, drainage, roads, foundations, and geotechnical considerations.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, external engineering partners, and subcontracted engineers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement, and Operations teams to align design with execution.
• Conduct structured design reviews at key milestones (30%, 90%, IFC).
• Identify risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in design packages and drive resolution.
• Evaluate design decisions for constructability, installation efficiency, and cost impacts.
• Interface with customers, developers, AHJs, and external engineering firms to align on design approach and requirements.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination by ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
• Identify and escalation design-related risks impacting schedule, cost, or constructability.
• Provide technical support during construction and support field issue resolution.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver’s license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff in Minnesota is seeking a Civil/Structural Designer to advance large-scale solar and BESS projects through design, review, and coordination. You will ensure constructability, quality, and alignment with project objectives.

Lead design progression from preliminary through IFC and construction, collaborate with engineering teams, and perform design reviews at 30%, 90%, and IFC milestones. The role demands hands-on problem-solving and clear communication.