Merrick & Company

Electrical Instrumentation and Control Systems Engineer

Merrick & Company • $80K — $110K *
Oak Ridge, TN 37830In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
6 days ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • EIT certification with ability to pursue Tennessee PE License
  • 4-8 years of progressive engineering experience
  • Proficient in HMI and SCADA systems
  • Skilled in ladder logic, C, or Python programming
  • Knowledge of SQL database management
  • U.S. Citizenship required for client projects

Responsibilities

  • Develop control system design documents and drawings with minimal supervision
  • Serve as primary interface with project management and engineering disciplines on control systems
  • Assist in creating basis of design and scope of work documents
  • Create specifications for controls equipment and prepare operations manuals
  • Develop control system narratives, logic drawings, and programming reports
  • Ensure adherence to industry standards and safety regulations
  • Travel to client project sites to support projects and promote Merrick's capabilities

Benefits

  • Employee owned - eligibility for Employee Stock Ownership Account
  • Robust Employee Referral Program
  • Annual performance and compensation reviews
  • Opportunities for professional training and development
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Peer Mentor Program
Full Job Description
OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is looking for an Instrumentation and Controls System Engineer for our Oak Ridge, TN project office. This position supports Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects related to Department of Energy (DOE) work. Other projects may include industrial power generation.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This engineering position will include the following key responsibilities:
  • Develop control system design documents and drawings under minimal supervision of senior engineers.
  • Being primary interface with project management and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project control systems.
  • Assist in developing the basis of design and scope of work documents.
  • Develop equipment specifications for controls equipment, operations manuals, and test reports.
  • Develop control system narratives, logic drawings, programming reports and I/O lists.
  • Ensure that control systems adhere to relevant industry standards and all project safety requirements/regulations.
  • Ensure technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.
  • Ensure appropriate procedures, design guidelines, and design tools are utilized on projects.
  • Travel to domestic client project sites to support projects and assist with marketing Merrick's capabilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited university
  • EIT Certification with the ability to pursue a State of Tennessee PE License
  • Minimum of Four (4) - Eight (8) years progressive experience
  • Proficient knowledge of HMI and SCADA systems.
  • Piping & Instrumentation (P&ID) interpretation.
  • Capable with Instrumentation selection and datasheet preparation.
  • Familiarity with Rockwell Automation control systems.
  • Strong understanding of PLC's, DCS, and HMI systems.
  • Skilled in the use of programming languages such as ladder logic, C, or Python.
  • Proficiency in SQL database management.
  • Client projects for this position requires US Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Nuclear related design experience preferred but not required (NQA-1, NRTL, etc.)


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PERKS

  • Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
  • Robust Employee Referral Program.
  • Annual performance and compensation reviews.
  • 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 recruiters-never 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).

About Merrick & Company

Merrick & Company is an engineering, architecture, and construction firm headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The company was founded in 1955 and provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental engineering, geospatial solutions, and construction management. Merrick & Company serves clients in the government, energy, and commercial sectors. The company has offices in several states across the United States and employs over 1,000 people.
Learn more about Merrick & Company
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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