Electrical Designer Drafter

Purpose

As an Electrical Drafter/Designer supporting the Energy Division at Knobelsdorff (KE), you will play a vital role in transforming engineering designs into detailed construction documents. You will coordinate with internal stakeholders and utilize industry-leading software such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Autodesk Revit to model equipment, raceways, and layouts in both 2D and 3D. Your expertise will drive the creation of DC string layouts, PV system designs, trench layouts, and schedules for panels and conduits, ensuring that all documentation is precise and ready for execution.

Working closely with our Pre-Construction and Project teams, you will contribute to design-build projects by reconciling design-intent models with as-built conditions, supporting self-perform and field teams. With projects nationwide, including behind-the-meter, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Community Solar Gardens (CSG), and Distributed Generation (DG) solar energy, your work will directly impact the successful execution of renewable energy solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work and construction documents with internal stakeholders.
• Modeling of equipment and raceways in both 2 and 3D, clash detection with other disciplines.
• DC String Layouts
• Site Trench Layouts
• Designing PV layouts, and working with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, combiners, motors, racking and pads.
• Create and edit schedules such as
• Panel schedules
• Conduit/cable schedules
• Assist with digital layout by following procedures to create as-built models, reconcile design-intent models to as-built conditions, and support self-perform and project teams with field coordination and lay-out.

Qualifications

• The requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!
• High School diploma
• AAS Degree/Diploma in Design/Drafting
• Proficiency in both AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• 1+ year of relevant experience Electrical drafting.
• Experience working in Autodesk Revit for Electrical Design and other disciplines. 
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communicator, team player, self-starter. 
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and structural engineering construction practices and drawings. 
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook. 

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970or via email at [email protected].

Why Work for Knobelsdorff   

In the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!   

• We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.   
• Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match  
• We offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.   
• We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.   
• For more about our culture visit our careers page at https://www.knobelsdorffenterprises.com/careers    

EEO   

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