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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 value. 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. 

What You'll Do

We're looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Design Coordinator to manage project documentation, drawings, and design deliverables across Procore, SharePoint, and Bluebeam. This role supports engineering and project teams by maintaining accurate documentation, coordinating submittals and procurement support, and assisting with electrical/controls design deliverables such as BOMs, conduit schedules, and drawing tagging.

This is a hands-on role for someone who's organized, comfortable in construction/design software, and enjoys keeping projects clean, accurate, and moving forward.

Key Responsibilities

Project Platforms & Document Control

• Manage Procore for all project documentation, including:
  • Document control and versioning
  • External document imports/exports
  • Monitoring customer documents and drawings
  • Uploading and maintaining drawing sets
  • Managing submittal workflows
• Manage SharePoint for document organization and structured storage
• Maintain drawing organization and revisions in Bluebeam

Design & Engineering Support

• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), including:
  • Wire
  • Network
  • Conduit
  • Cable tray
  • Grounding
  • Lighting
  • Underground
  • Equipment labels
• Assist with drawing production and tagging for:
  • Motors
  • Instruments
  • Lighting
  • Power
  • Network
  • Hazardous monitoring (Hazmon)
• Support submittal preparation by collecting vendor submittals and performing markups

Procurement Support

• Manage RFQ processes
• Coordinate and organize vendor quotes
• Assist with vendor quote reviews and comparisons

Conduit Schedules & Technical Documentation

• Create conduit schedules based on customer-provided equipment lists
• Perform conduit fill calculations
• Perform conduit sizing calculations
• Support I/O input documentation
• Create DWG hyperlinks
• Maintain tagged equipment labels based on design phase (IFC, IFR, Design, etc.)

What You'll Bring 

• Experience using Procore, SharePoint, and Bluebeam (or similar construction/document control platforms)
• Strong document control and file organization skills
• Basic understanding of electrical, network, or controls design concepts
• Comfortable working with technical drawings and equipment schedules
• Strong attention to detail and version control
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines across projects
• Clear communication skills for working with engineers, vendors, and project managers

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in electrical, controls, or industrial construction environments
• Experience creating BOMs and conduit schedules
• Familiarity with RFQs, vendor quotes, and procurement processes
• Experience working with IFC/IFR design phases
• DWG file handling and hyperlinking experience

Total Rewards 

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
• 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:

• Sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Lift and carry up to 80 lbs
• Perform manual digging and backfilling

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources via email at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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 (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.