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. This position will start May 2027.
Job DescriptionYou’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
- Coordinating work and construction documents with internal stakeholders.
- Modeling of equipment and raceways layouts in both 2 and 3D.
- Exposure to industry specific software tools for design and analysis of project specifics.
- Designing and working with electrical equipment such as transformers, switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers, panel boards, and control cabinets.
- Create and edit schedules such as panel schedules and conduit/cable schedules.
- Project specific equipment, installation and quality exposure in coordination between internal and external design personnel and construction personnel.
- On site exposure to build comprehension of drawing details to construction activities.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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:
- Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering or other engineering disciplines.
- Ability to work in our Goodhue, MN location 5 days/week.
- Ability to report progress daily to the leadership team, to ensure intern tasks and projects are completed on time.
- Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
- Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
- Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.
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: $20-25 per hour
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 [email protected].
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.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing an education in Electrical Engineering or another engineering discipline
- Ability to work onsite in Goodhue, Minnesota, five days per week
- Ability to report progress daily to leadership and complete intern tasks and projects on time
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and multitasking abilities
- Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Willingness to work on some out-of-town projects
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
- Ability to work in hot, cold, or wet conditions
- Ability to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
- Ability to dig and back-fill trenches
What We Do
Knobelsdorff Enterprises is a premier industrial electrical, engineering, automation, and renewable energy contractor serving clients across North America. The company specializes in delivering high-quality electrical and control systems design for various sectors, including industrial manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, and utility-scale solar projects. With over 30 years of experience, they provide turnkey EPC solutions from design and procurement to construction and maintenance.
