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Knobelsdorff Enterprises

Builds electrical, automation and energy systems

Foreman - Electric

Full-Time
$40 - $50/hr+ Per diem + Incentive opportunities + Profit sharing + 401(k) company match
Senior
United States
In PersonRequires up to 100% regional travel with overnight stays as needed.
Building TradesElectrical
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A journeyman license and at least five years of experience in a foreman or project lead role are required.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial electrical construction and best practices is required.
  • The ability to independently manage crews, schedules, and jobsite communication is required.
  • Experience interpreting drawings, specifications, and installation standards is required.
  • Understanding of budget control, documentation, and quality assurance is required.
  • The role requires willingness to travel up to 100% regionally with overnight stays as needed.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
  • The candidate must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
  • The role requires the ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and work on their feet for long periods.
  • The role requires the ability to work outdoors in extreme hot and cold temperatures, dig, backfill, manually move materials, and lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Lead field crews and subcontractors on large commercial and industrial electrical projects.
  • Represent KE in customer walkthroughs and site meetings.
  • Coordinate project materials, deliveries, and crew assignments.
  • Ensure work complies with code, contract specifications, and the project schedule.
  • Enforce safety standards and lead daily tailgate meetings.
  • Track and report job progress, site conditions, and crew hours.
  • Support and enforce project budgets, timelines, and quality control standards.
  • Mentor field team members and foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
  • Assist with documentation, change orders, and site logistics.
  • Partner with the Construction Manager and project team to solve issues and adjust plans as needed.
  • Serve as the onsite point of contact for inspectors, landowners, subcontractors, and customers.

About the company

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Knobelsdorff Enterprises

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Knobelsdorff Enterprises designs, builds and maintains electrical and automation systems for industrial facilities and energy projects. Its four divisions cover automation and controls, industrial electrical work, renewable energy, and power testing and services. The company combines engineering, control panel production, field installation and ongoing maintenance, allowing customers to carry a project from planning through operation with its teams. Its work includes manufacturing and processing plants, solar installations, battery storage and the electrical infrastructure that keeps facilities running. Founded in 1988, Knobelsdorff is headquartered in Goodhue, Minnesota, with offices and project teams serving customers nationally.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Goodhue, MN

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Employee health premiums are covered: Knobelsdorff's careers page lists fully employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employees.
  • Education receives reimbursement: Knobelsdorff's full-time CAD posting includes education reimbursement among its employment benefits.
  • Pay arrives weekly: Knobelsdorff's current drafting opening explicitly promises weekly pay.

What critics are saying

  • Travel dominates one apprenticeship: Knobelsdorff's energy posting lists travel requirements reaching full-time deployment.
  • Field work is physically demanding: Knobelsdorff's apprentice posting includes extreme temperatures, trench digging and carrying up to 80 pounds.
  • Journeyman entry needs documented experience: Knobelsdorff lists a licence or 8,000 verified electrical hours for one traveling role.

What makes Knobelsdorff Enterprises unique

  • Plant software connects operations: Knobelsdorff's TerraKE platform combines production visibility, process control and configurable dashboards with remote access.
  • Panels follow a defined industrial standard: Knobelsdorff builds UL 508A control panels through its automation division.
  • Emergency support runs around the clock: Knobelsdorff's electrical and power services divisions advertise continuous, year-round response.

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