Senior Automation Engineer Jobs in Rochester, MN

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.

Purpose: 

Develop,maintain, and coordinate electrical design deliverables that support the execution of renewable energy projects. Collaborate with engineering, preconstruction, construction, and project teams to ensure design documentation and construction files are complete, accurate, and ready for execution.Support the development of project-specific wire routing documentation, constructible installation details, and standardized design applications in accordance with company standards and engineering direction. 

Responsibilities 

• Own the development and maintenance of electrical design drawings and construction documents for assigned projects. 
• Coordinate design deliverables with engineering, preconstruction, project management, procurement, and construction teams. 
• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment, systems, and site layouts. 
• Develop project-specific installation details, equipment layouts, wire routing plans, and construction documentation utilizing established company standards and design assemblies, including transformers, switchgear, inverters, combiners, motors, racking systems, wire management, and equipment pads. 
• Develop and maintain project-specific material takeoffs, conduit schedules, conductor schedules, and other design documentation in accordance with company standards and approved project designs. 
• Support development of wire precut packages by creating routing information, conductor schedules, equipment termination information, and quantity verification documentation. 
• Utilize approved assembly standards, installation details, and bill of material definitions when developing project design deliverables and material documentation. 
• Assist with validation of project quantities and identify discrepancies between design documents, procurement assumptions, and field installation requirements. 
• Ensure design documents areaccurate, coordinated across disciplines, and reflect project requirements, manufacturer recommendations (i.e. equipment spacing), and approved engineering decisions. 
• Support development of constructible details for wire management systems, combiners, equipment stub-ups, inverter installations, DAS systems, grounding systems, and other balance-of-system applications. 
• Utilize and follow established company drafting standards, templates, assemblies, and design practices. 
• Collaborate with senior designers, engineers, and project teams by providing feedback and improvement recommendations for drafting standards, templates, and standardized installation details. 
• Reconcile design documents with field conditions and support the development of as-built documentation. 
• Support field teams through design clarification, layout coordination, and resolution of drawing-related issues during project execution. 
• Identifydesign conflicts, constructability concerns, and coordination issues and elevate them to theappropriate projectstakeholders. 
• Support continuous improvement of design processes, drafting standards, templates, and project execution practices. 

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! 
• High School diploma 
• AAS Degree/Diploma in Design/Drafting 
• Proficiency in both AutoCAD and Bluebeam 
• 1+ year of relevant experience Electrical drafting. 
• Experience working in Autodesk Revit for Electrical Design and other disciplines. 
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, good communicator, team player, self-starter. 
• Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and structural engineering construction practices and drawings. 
• Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, and Outlook. 

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: $50,000-$80,000 per year + bonus potential.

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
• 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.

• Must be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for long periods
• Must be capable of working in hot, cold, or wet conditions
• Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 80 lbs.
• Must be physically capable of digging and back-filling trenches

Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or email [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.