Senior Electrical Engineer

Merrick & Company•Columbia, MD

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick & Company, a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm, is seeking a full-time Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer for its Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department in Ellicott City, Maryland. This role will serve as the supervisor and electrical technical lead for the Ellicott City office, supporting market sectors including industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels. Relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

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 (ABET accredited).
PE License required.
US Citizenship required for client projects.
Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Serve as project discipline lead and provide oversight of 2-4 employees.
Develop electrical design documents and drawings.
Analyze and approve the work of others, and monitor the work performed by the team.
Perform 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, and contractors.
Lead project meetings and make presentations.
Perform electrical calculations including voltage drop, short circuit, coordination studies, arch flash, relay settings, conduit fill, lighting, and grounding.
Develop specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and MCCs.
Travel to client project sites to support field walk downs and as-built efforts.
Monitor allocated resources to ensure work is within project estimates.
Collaborate with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure project schedules are met and complete documents are provided.