Electrical Engineer III - Electrical Utility Distribution Design

Merrick & Company•San Antonio, TX

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer for its San Antonio, Texas office, which specializes in medium- and low-voltage power and gas distribution design projects. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified candidates with CPS GIS Production Training Credentials. The role combines supervising a team of distribution power designers, reviewing and stamping their designs, and performing design and engineering work on other projects. The engineer is expected to prepare accurate project estimates, track progress against budgets, and meet project deadlines. Technical work includes conceptual and detailed design and documentation of 15kV and 35kV overhead and underground medium-voltage distribution systems, service transformers, and electrical service for industrial, commercial, and residential properties. The work also involves field investigations and construction support. The engineer must be able to perform electrical calculations, design and documentation, and non-routine assignments with little or no direction. GIS knowledge is required. The position may require periodic work or training at the client’s office. Candidates must meet company expectations for attendance and punctuality. Client projects require U.S. citizenship, and candidates must pass a background check under the client’s criteria. The job operates in both an office environment and the field, including interaction with CPS Energy construction personnel and customers.

Requirements

At least eight years of overhead electrical, underground electrical, or combined experience.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Electrical Engineering; a Texas P.E. license is required, or the candidate must be able to obtain immediate reciprocity from their current state license.
Experience with CPS Energy or other electric utility design projects.
At least four years of experience using ArcGIS/AutoCAD or other design software-based drawing generation.
Experience using the NESC technical code.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Knowledge of GIS.
U.S. citizenship is required for client projects.
Must pass a background check based on client criteria.
Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.
Must meet company expectations for attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Experience using electrical calculation tools, including lighting and power software such as AGi32.
CPS GIS Production Training Credentials (for eligibility for the sign-on bonus).

Responsibilities

Supervise a team of distribution power designers.
Review and stamp designs produced by the team.
Perform design and engineering work on other projects.
Prepare accurate project estimates, track project progress against budgets, and meet project deadlines.
Conceptually and technically design and document 15kV and 35kV overhead and underground medium-voltage distribution systems, service transformers, and electrical services for industrial, commercial, and residential properties.
Perform electrical calculations, design and documentation, and non-routine assignments with little or no direction.
Conduct field investigations and provide construction support.
Attend periodic work or training at the client’s office if required.
Conduct site visits on developed and undeveloped land and interact with CPS Energy construction personnel and customers.