OVERVIEWMerrick & 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.
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, HMI's 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.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (A.B.E.T. accredited).
- PE License required.
- Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS- Employee Ownership - All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company's success.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
- Robust Referral Program - Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
- Performance Reviews - Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
- Professional Development - Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
- Employee Recognition - Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
- Peer Mentor Program - Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
- And More - Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.
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.
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