Electrical Designer I
Knobelsdorff, Oglesby, IL, United States
Job Description
As an Electrical Designer I you are the bridge between Estimation and Operations. The Electrical Designer will work with our Estimators, Pre‑Construction Team, 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 Biodiesel & Ethanol production facilities, Grain storage, Fertilizer Terminals, Feed & Flour Mills, Dairy Processing plants, and Cement/Aggregate plants.
What You'll Do
Assist design leads in customer/client design reviews
Complete conceptual engineering and design, including:
Sizing conduit/cable to serve electrical equipment such as MCC’s, Switchboards, Panelboards, and Transformers
Verify vendor quotes and provide submittal packages
Comprehend MCC BOM’s and quotes to ensure sizing, layouts, and controller types are accurate
Comprehend Switchgear BOM’s and quotes to ensure sizing, layouts, and over current protection types are correct
Size conduits and cables to serve:
Motors, Controls and Instrumentation devices
General power and lighting branch circuiting
Low and Medium Voltage Distribution systems
Act as a bridge from estimating to operations or concept to reality
Periodic travel to customer sites as needed
Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Experience with BlueBeam and Excel
Knowledge of electrical construction practices or industrial electrical work. Commercial is fine but industrial is preferred
Knowledge of the National Electric Code - 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
Knowledge of motor control devices such as VFD’s, Soft Starts, Networked MCC’s, and traditional across the line starters – beneficial
Experience with special systems such as:
Network cabling
Instrumentation
Fire Alarm
Door access/Security systems
Total Rewards Statement
100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
HSA contributions to support 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
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, which reflects a good‑faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
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.
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What You'll Do
Assist design leads in customer/client design reviews
Complete conceptual engineering and design, including:
Sizing conduit/cable to serve electrical equipment such as MCC’s, Switchboards, Panelboards, and Transformers
Verify vendor quotes and provide submittal packages
Comprehend MCC BOM’s and quotes to ensure sizing, layouts, and controller types are accurate
Comprehend Switchgear BOM’s and quotes to ensure sizing, layouts, and over current protection types are correct
Size conduits and cables to serve:
Motors, Controls and Instrumentation devices
General power and lighting branch circuiting
Low and Medium Voltage Distribution systems
Act as a bridge from estimating to operations or concept to reality
Periodic travel to customer sites as needed
Qualifications
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Experience with BlueBeam and Excel
Knowledge of electrical construction practices or industrial electrical work. Commercial is fine but industrial is preferred
Knowledge of the National Electric Code - 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
Knowledge of motor control devices such as VFD’s, Soft Starts, Networked MCC’s, and traditional across the line starters – beneficial
Experience with special systems such as:
Network cabling
Instrumentation
Fire Alarm
Door access/Security systems
Total Rewards Statement
100% employer‑paid health and dental coverage for employees
HSA contributions to support 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
The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $110,000 per year, which reflects a good‑faith estimate based on market data and internal equity.
We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time
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.
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