Project Engineer

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

Responsibilities

- Experience working collaboratively on projects while managing project timelines, ensuring completion of projects on time.

- Knowledge of the design and constructability documentation and practices.

- Support in the work of designing, maintaining, implementing, or improving electrical instruments, facilities, components, equipment products, or systems for industrial, commercial, or domestic purposes.

- Performing a wide range of engineering tasks by operating computer-assisted design or engineering software and equipment.

- Assist in the design of electrical systems or portions of electrical systems.

- Conferring with customers, engineers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering products or projects.

- Ensuring that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical systems specifications, technical drawings, or topographical maps.

- Establishing construction, manufacturing, or installation standards or specifications by performing a wide range of detailed calculations.

- Ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements by directing or coordinating installation, manufacturing, construction, maintenance, documentation, support, or testing activities.

- Writing reports and compiling data regarding existing and potential electrical engineering projects and studies.

- Preparing specifications for purchases of electrical equipment and materials.

- Engage with the project team and participate in projects from design to construction.

- Experience with project management and customer relations.

- Work collaboratively in a team to design and execute complex projects under the direction of the team lead.

- Foster key strategic relationships with various partners.

- Ability to integrate and gain technical knowledge to become a reliable source of information to the engineering team.

- Ability to interface with regulatory agencies and manufacturers/distributors.

- Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our database, maintaining confidentiality.

- Ability to manage multiple complicated tasks and achieve a high level of execution.

- Willing to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

- Willing to travel as job requirement necessitates.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Qualifications

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!

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

- 1-2 years’ experience in Electrical Engineering, or related field. To include experience in proper design and constructability.

- Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

- Experience in using or a desire to learn the required software.

- Knowledge of applicable codes related to electronic engineering.

- Must be self-motivated and flexible to accommodate changes in KE business strategies

- Have entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and be accountable for project decisions and actions.

- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that represents a history of safe & competent driving.

- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

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: $80,000 - $135,000/year DOE

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

- Profit sharing and 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.

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.

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- EEO is the Law Supplement poster English– Spanish

- Pay Transparency Policy Statement English