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Working at Knobelsdorff (KE)

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 KE 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, KE is the place for you.

This role supports the Electrical Division and People & Culture team by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across the organization. You'll be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and partnering with leaders to build strong candidate pipelines that directly impact organizational growth and hiring success.

Success in this role means delivering a high-quality candidate experience while building strong partnerships with business leaders and strengthening KE's employer brand, all while upholding KE's commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You'll Do

You'll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Partner with business leaders to understand workforce needs, hiring priorities, and role requirements while providing guidance on recruiting best practices
• Proactively source and engage active and passive candidates through professional networks, social platforms, recruiting technologies, and targeted outreach strategies
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from initial contact through offer acceptance, ensuring a positive and transparent candidate experience
• Develop and analyze recruiting metrics to identify trends, track performance, and support continuous improvement across Talent Acquisition
• Represent and promote the KE employer brand at networking events, career fairs, and throughout candidate interactions
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and candidates to support long-term talent pipeline development

What You Bring

You're someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

• 2-4 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or enterprise-level hiring
• Experience managing high-volume or complex recruiting initiatives
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of hiring best practices and candidate experience strategies
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems and recruiting technologies
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to analyze recruiting metrics and translate data into actionable insights
• Tech-savvy with experience in social recruiting and modern sourcing strategies
• Experience in proactive sourcing on Indeed, LinkedIn, and/or similar platforms

Bonus Points For

• Experience in the construction industry or craft labor recruiting

Pay Range

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: $70,000 - $85,000 per year plus discretionary incentive opportunities

Total Rewards 

As a full-time employee at KE, 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 

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.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Ability to work in outdoor environments, including extreme weather conditions
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds

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

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.