Engineering Intern

Company 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:

As an Engineering intern at Knobelsdorff (KE) you will be aligned with a primary division but while also coordinating with the other divisions to gain additional process and project specific exposure and learning. You will be working closely with our Design, Pre-Construction and Project teams to observe the design-build process by reconciling design-intent models with as-built conditions, supporting self-performing field teams. With projects nationwide, including Energy Division behind-the-meter, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Community Solar Gardens (CSG), and Distributed Generation (DG) solar energy; Electrical and Automation Division industrial processing facilities, distribution centers and data centers; and Power Services Division commissioning and testing projects, you will gain exposure to details that directly impact the successful execution of electrical projects of all scopes and sizes.

Details and Processes You May Observe/Have Exposure to:

- 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.

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!

- Seeking 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 included Word, Excel, and Outlook.

- Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.

- Willing to work on some out-of-town projects.

- Additional duties as assigned.

Additional Information

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: $18.00 - $25.00/Hour DOE

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.

Typical requirements may include:

- Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time

- Must be 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 via email at HR@KEway.com.

EEO Statement

Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities 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.

We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here.

If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

- EEO is the Law poster English– Spanish

- EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish

- Pay Transparency Policy Statement English