Electrical Engineer

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Electrical Engineer I? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Meet the Recruiter:
Will Downey

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The Electrical Engineer I supports the engineering, design, and construction of electrical systems within a large‑scale EPC manufacturing environment. The role contributes to electrical drawing development, equipment specification, construction support, and operational troubleshooting while learning industry codes, standards, and engineering procedures. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the position provides technical assistance throughout the full project lifecycle—design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations—while gaining experience in industrial power distribution, automation, and manufacturing electrical systems.

In addition, it provides technical expertise in electrical systems, documentation, and cross‑team collaboration to enhance safety, efficiency, and long‑term performance.

Essential Duties:

• Develop and revise electrical drawings, including one‑line diagrams, panel schedules, floor plans, grounding layouts, cable routing, and schematics – using AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent electrical design software
• Perform basic electrical calculations such as load estimations, voltage drop, conductor sizing, and short‑circuit checks under engineering supervision
• Support engineering deliverables related to low‑voltage and medium voltage distribution systems, lighting layouts, grounding systems, and auxiliary power systems
• Review design specifications, maintain electrical documentation, and monitor system usage
• Review vendor drawings, installation manuals and technical documentation to verify conformance with design intent and plant requirements
• Support project schedules by coordinating design updates, reviewing vendor submittals, and assisting in RFIs and field clarifications
• Participate in routine maintenance testing, including checking breakers, transformers, grounding systems, and motor starters
• Help maintain accurate electrical drawings and as‑built documentation for facility assets and production equipment

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• Assist in analyzing equipment failure data, recommending preventive maintenance actions, and supporting root‑cause investigations
• Assist with breaker coordination, arc flash studies, load analysis, and resolution of power quality issues by providing data and preliminary analysis support
• Assist with electrical load monitoring, data gathering, power‑quality checks, and basic analysis using engineering software and testing instruments
• Contribute to documentation of engineering changes, lessons learned, and quality‑control records throughout the EPC project lifecycle
• Participate in feasibility studies and preliminary engineering efforts by supporting senior engineers
• Support design reviews, redline updates, and constructability assessments to help ensure drawings and specifications accurately reflect field conditions and project requirements

Training & Team Support:

• Develop relationships and communicate with engineers across disciplines and at other Panasonic sites to foster best…