What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineer position at Walker Lovell?
Electrical Engineer – Control Systems & Panel Design
Location: Joplin, Missouri | Travel: ~20% | Full-time
Bring your ideas to life in a role where hands-on work, creativity, and ownership go hand-in-hand.
This is a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit engineering team that punches above its weight—supporting critical operations across the U.S. You’ll take the lead on control systems development, from concept to commissioning, while learning from a highly experienced mentor ready to guide your growth.
Whether you’re a recent graduate looking to be developed or an experienced engineer ready to elevate a growing team, this role offers autonomy, variety, and genuine impact.
In this role, you’ll:
- Design and implement complete electrical control systems, including ladder logic and schematic layouts
- Collaborate directly with the production team to manage control panel builds (~200 per year)
- Travel (~20%) to service sites for new system installations and field support
- Develop and document schematics in SolidWorks Electrical (training support available)
- Own logistics tasks like posting inventory, closing work orders, and shipping finished panels
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a BSEE or equivalent in electrical engineering or controls
- Can program PLC and servo systems from scratch and develop I/O logic
- Is hands-on—you’re not afraid to turn a wrench or jump into panel builds
- Has some exposure to SolidWorks or similar CAD tools (you’ll build skill fast here)
- Comes from a manufacturing or industrial background and enjoys a plant-floor pace
