Electrical Design Engineer: MCCs & Packaged Drive Solutions

Van Meter, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter, Inc. in Kansas City seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical layouts for MCCs and packaged power solutions, using EPLAN and internal design tools to support pricing and margin guidance.

You will work with sales to translate customer requirements into buildable designs, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across packaged power offerings. The role emphasizes front-end solution development and collaboration across teams in a

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with EPLAN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements, electrical drawings, motor lists, and specifications to determine appropriate equipment and design approaches.
• Develop accurate BOMs and equipment layouts for MCCs, packaged drive solutions, control panels, and mechatronic systems using internal design tools.
• Support solution-selling efforts by helping identify and communicate value-added offerings that align with customer needs and project requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers for pricing, lead times, and technical clarifications.
• Ensure designs align with industry standards, safety requirements, and customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical design

Customer collaboration

Solution selling

Cost optimization

Problem solving

Education

Two-year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EPLAN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Van Meter, Inc. in Kansas City seeks an Electrical Design Engineer to develop electrical layouts for MCCs and packaged power solutions, using EPLAN and internal design tools to support pricing and margin guidance.

You will work with sales to translate customer requirements into buildable designs, ensure compliance with standards, and contribute to continuous improvement across packaged power offerings. The role emphasizes front-end solution development and collaboration across teams in a