Utility Electrical 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

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Performance-based incentives

Paid weekly wages

PTO & six paid holidays

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Minnesota to lead electrical design for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. You will coordinate with engineering, preconstruction, estimating, procurement, and operations to ensure design aligns with schedule and cost, while meeting NEC and renewable energy standards.

The role requires 1–2 years of solar/power design experience and proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PVCase, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead progression of electrical design from preliminary design through IFC and construction phases.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

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.

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

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: $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

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.