Senior Electrical Engineer

Merrick & CompanyOak Ridge, TN
Hybrid

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer for its Oak Ridge, TN project office to support Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects for Department of Energy (DOE) and various commercial and private clients. The NST team specializes in designing prototype/one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment, and custom-designed, remotely-operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. They also specialize in the design of moderate hazard non-reactor nuclear facilities and facility upgrades.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Twelve (12) years progressive experience
  • Professional Engineering Licensure required: State of Tennessee PE (or ability to obtain TN license)
  • Nuclear related design (NQA-1, NRTL, etc.)
  • Electrical calculations (power distribution, fault circuit analysis, lighting, grounding)
  • Work in DOE environment
  • Working knowledge of CAD based design platforms.
  • NEC, ISA, IEEE Regulatory Codes
  • US Citizenship required for client projects

Nice To Haves

  • Experience and a passion for electrical and power design
  • Nimble in accepting a wide range of assignments both nuclear and non-nuclear
  • Enjoy a team design environment
  • SKM or ETAP experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead design development and production of design documents including drawings, narratives, and specifications
  • Provide technical guidance and perform reviews of fabrication and construction documents
  • Interface directly with client by attending client meetings and making presentations to clients
  • Perform design reviews for compliance with electrical codes
  • Recommend, communicate, and coordinate design changes to clients and other disciplines
  • Perform project quality assurance/quality control, including independent technical reviews and interdisciplinary coordination reviews
  • Perform fabrication and construction observation/administration
  • Create and manage schedule and budget estimates for electrical design, fabrication, and construction aspects of projects
  • Supervise, lead, manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers and designers
  • Problem solve, guide and mentor staff
  • Assess employee performance
  • Participate in hiring process of new electrical staff

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Account
  • Robust Employee Referral Program
  • Annual performance and compensation reviews
  • Professional Training and Development
  • Employee Recognition Awards
  • Peer Mentor Program
  • Health insurance
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO)
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