Utility Electrical Engineer – Solar & Storage Design

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 and holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance utility-scale solar and BESS electrical design from concept through construction. You will ensure design quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with scope, schedule, and cost, while guiding internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Electrical Engineering with 1–2 years in solar/power design, NEC knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, PVCase, Bluebeam, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the progression of electrical design from preliminary design through IFC and construction.
• Review and validate electrical design outputs and layouts.
• Serve as SME for electrical design including DC/AC collection and MV systems.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to align design with execution and cost.
• Conduct structured design reviews at key milestones.
• Identify risks and drive resolution with stakeholders.
• Interface with customers, AHJs, regulators, and vendors.

Skills

Solar design

Power systems

NEC knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Design reviews

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

PVCase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Knobelsdorff is seeking an Electrical Engineer to advance utility-scale solar and BESS electrical design from concept through construction. You will ensure design quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with scope, schedule, and cost, while guiding internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates bring a BS in Electrical Engineering with 1–2 years in solar/power design, NEC knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD, PVCase, Bluebeam, and MS Office.