Senior Electrical Engineer

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company, a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers, is seeking a full time Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department in our Ellicott City, Maryland office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This senior engineer will serve as the supervisor and electrical technical lead at our Ellicott City, Maryland office. Relocation will be considered.

Annual salary range for this position is $125,400.00 - $162,300.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU"LL DO

• Serve as project discipline lead and oversight of 2-4 employees.
• Develop electrical design documents and drawings.
• Analyze and approve the work of others. Monitor the work performed by the team.
• Conceptual and detailed design of low voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, PLC/PAC, HMIs process equipment and instrumentation.
• Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors and others.
• Lead project meetings and make presentations.
• Perform typical electrical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, short circuit, coordination studies, arch flash, relay settings, conduit fill, lighting, and grounding.
• Develop specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs.
• Travel to client project sites to support field walk downs and as-built efforts.
• Monitor allocated resources to ensure that the work performed is within project estimates.
• Works with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure that project schedule will be met, and complete documents are provided for each project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in power, energy, oil and gas or other industrial process industries.
• Experience developing one-line drawings, control schematics and wiring diagrams, electrical equipment specifications, power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, etc.
• Working knowledge of technical Codes and Standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, etc.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Excel & Word.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT or other design software.
• Ability to work in the office 3+ days per week.
• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (A.B.E.T. accredited).
• PE License required.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Must have a valid driver"s license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merricks insurance carrier.

PERKS

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruitersnever by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.