Electrical Designer

Purpose:

As an Electrical Designer- Electrical at KE you will play a key role within our Pre-Construction team.  This person is the bridge between Estimation and Operations.  The Electrical Designer will be responsible for bringing an estimate from conceptual design to a finished project that is construction ready.   The Electrical Designer will work with our Estimators, Pre-Construction Managers, Drafters, and Project Managers throughout the design phase until it is ready to hand off to our Operations team.  KE performs Design Build projects, nationwide, in a variety of industries including but not limited to Biodiesel & Ethanol production facilities, Grain storage, Fertilizer Terminals, Feed & Flour Mills, Dairy Processing plants, and Cement/Aggregate plants, etc.

Responsibilities:

• This position is an onsite position located in Oglesby, IL.  It is not a remote position.  


• Verify vendor quotes and provide submittal packages


• Participate in customer/client design review meetings and presentations


• Assist in leading/managing engineering needs to ensure final product matches the “KE-Way” design


• Complete conceptual engineering and or design for the following
  
  
  
  • Sizing conduit/cable to serve electrical equipment such as MCC’s, Switchboards, Panelboards, and Transformers
  
  
  • Comprehend MCC BOM’s and quotes to ensure that sizing, layouts, and controller types are accurate
  
  
  • Comprehend Switchgear BOM’s and quotes to ensure that sizing, layouts, and over current protection types are correct
  
  
  • Build conduit cable schedules to serve
    
    
    
    • Motors
    
    
    • Controls and instrumentation devices
    
    
    • Branch Circuiting
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Knowledge of motor control devices such as VFD’s, Soft Starts, Networked MCC’s, and traditional across the line starters
  
  
  • Medium Voltage Distribution systems such as
    
    
    
    • Vacuum Fault Interrupters
    
    
    • Metal Clad MV Switchgear
    
    
    • MV transformers
    
    
    • Various MV Cable Types and terminations
    
    
    
    
  
  
  • Experience with Special systems such as
    
    
    
    • Network cabling
    
    
    • Instrumentation
    
    
    • Fire Alarm
    
    
    • Door access/Security systems
    
    
    • Grounding Systems
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Act as a bridge from estimating to operations or Concept to reality


• Additional duties as needed

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! 
  


• Experience with BlueBeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Smartsheets, and Procore


• A knowledge of electrical and or automation construction practices or industrial electrical work.


• Knowledge of the NEC


• Manage project files, drawings, documents & records in our project system


• Journeyman Electricians License, a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related, or equivalent combination of field experience/education


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


• Ability to problem solve and take accountability for decisions on projects. 


• Possess and maintain a valid driving license


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


• Open to occasional travel
  

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 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 500 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 

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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