Electrical Design Engineer at Wachter in Lenexa, KS

At Wachter, we value relationships and invest in our employees. We are seeking a self-motivated, reliable Electrical Engineer to join our Lenexa team. We offer long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for candidates who can work independently and find creative solutions to complex challenges.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will design, control, and implement electrical systems while ensuring all products meet global safety standards. You will collaborate across teams—from technicians and programmers to project managers and senior leadership—to solve emerging issues and deliver projects on time.

Benefits Package: Company Paid!

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits
• Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Company-Matched 401K and IRA Retirement Savings

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and exceptional benefits package.
  • A supportive environment that values professional growth.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge renewable energy and power projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Engineering: Perform electrical design for power, EV, wind, and solar projects. Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, SKM, and Trimble.

• Analysis: Conduct coordination and ARC flash studies (IR Level 1 and 2). Perform quality and performance analysis on new and legacy IT systems.

• Project Management: Manage engineering projects from definition to delivery. Define customer needs, calculate costs for budgeting, and ensure installations meet safety standards.

• R&D: Research manufacturing processes and analyze data/trends to create innovative new products.

• Compliance: Ensure all designs and manufacturing processes align with NEC, IEEE, and other industry engineering codes.

• Reporting: Summarize data, report on test results, and monitor maintenance/inspection plans.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Required).

• Experience: Open to all levels, from new graduates to 5–10 years of experience in electrical design (Power, EV, Wind, Solar).

• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of electrical manufacturing processes, engineering codes, and safety standards.

• Software Proficiency: Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, SKM, and Trimble.

• Professional Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and top-tier organizational skills.

• Mindset: A problem-solver who can analyze issues and implement effective solutions autonomously.

About:

Wachter is a family-owned company since 1930 and we see each employee as a critical piece of the Wachter Family. With over 900 licenses across the country, Wachter serves commercial and industrial clients with the right technologies needed to keep them successful.

We design, install, and maintain the technologies that keep businesses operating efficiently. Our team of dedicated electricians, engineers, and technicians provides electrical, data, security, communications, and automation services to clients in numerous industries.

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.