Utility Electrical Engineer

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

Purpose

Support the advancement of utility‑scale solar and BESS projects through all phases of electrical design by providing technical oversight, coordination, and review of electrical deliverables. Ensure electrical design quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with project scope, schedule, cost, customer requirements, and execution objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the progression of electrical design from preliminary design through IFC and construction phases, ensuring deliverables are completed in sequence to support project schedules.
• Review and validate electrical design outputs, including conductor schedules, equipment specifications and layouts, monitoring and communication systems, grounding, string layouts, voltage drop calculations, and related electrical deliverables.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for electrical design and constructability, including DC collection, AC collection, MV systems, equipment selection, grounding, monitoring, communications, and electrical code compliance.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, external engineering partners, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Preconstruction, Estimating, Procurement, and Operations teams to align electrical design with project execution, procurement strategy, installation sequencing, and cost expectations.
• Conduct structured electrical design reviews at key milestones, including 30%, 90%, IFC, and construction‑phase revisions.
• Identify risks, gaps, and inconsistencies in electrical design packages and drive resolution with internal and external stakeholders.
• Evaluate electrical design decisions for constructability, installation efficiency, equipment availability, code compliance, customer requirements, and cost impacts.
• Interface with customers, developers, AHJs, external engineering firms, regulatory agencies, vendors, and subcontractors to align on electrical design approach, technical requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Support permitting and regulatory coordination by ensuring electrical designs comply with NEC requirements, customer specifications, jurisdictional requirements, and applicable standards.
• Provide technical support during construction, including review of field issues, design clarifications, RFI responses, change impacts, and resolution of electrical installation or constructability concerns.
• Manage and maintain project electrical files, drawings, documents, records, and design information in company systems.
• Support continuous improvement of electrical design processes, review standards, templates, and lessons learned to improve consistency, quality, and execution across utility‑scale projects.
• Balance multiple complex projects and design priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy, accountability, and execution.
• Travel to project sites as needed to review existing conditions, support design coordination, assist with field issue resolution, and validate electrical systems or installation requirements.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education/experience
• 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

Additional Information

Pay Range

Pay Range: $100,000–$140,000 per year + bonus potential.

Total Rewards Statement

As a full‑time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

• 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
• Performance‑based incentives
• Paid weekly with competitive wages
• PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

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

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Compensation

$100,000-$100,000 per year