Merrick & Company is looking for a Senior Electrical Designer in our Tulsa, OK, Greenwood Village, CO, Chattanooga, TN, Richmond, VA, Newport News,VA, or Baltimore, MD offices. The position of Senior Electrical Designer will be responsible for designing power systems primarily for Heavy industrial facilities, Oil, Gas & Chemical projects. This position's responsibilities include complete electrical designs performed at the drawing level. Assists Project Engineer with drafting responsibilities and some design.

Typical hourly pay range for this position is $39.00 - $52.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Scope/Key Responsibilities:

• Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design):
  • Working knowledge of codes and standards including but not limited to: NFPA 70, 72, 101, 110, 780; UL 96A; ASHRAE 90.1.
  • Assists the Engineering Team working with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate systems/products are utilized.
  • Lighting design, system types, and understanding of various lighting and lamp applications, color temperatures, lighting rules, circuiting and control.
  • Design of power distribution, panelboard schedules, grounding/protection designs.
  • Knowledge of the application of emergency systems, legally required systems and optional standby systems.
  • Ability to coordinate the connections of all power utilization.
  • Documentation of calculations, reflecting code compliance of lighting calculations, power load calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
  • Fire alarm design, telecommunications design (knowledge of EIA/TIA standards), CCTV system design and intrusion detection system design.
  • A growing knowledge of the EIA/TIA.
• Design:
  • Provide Quality Control reviews for self-performed designs and designs by others.
• Construction Support:
  • Problem solving for field oversight including Requests for Information (RFI).
  • Shop drawings/Submittal and field inspections/reports.
• Project Management:
  • Monitor work performed by the assigned designers.
  • Ensure that all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project's design documents.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience electrical designing and drafting.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick's insurance carrier.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

Perks:

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional information:

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• Merrick & Company offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.
• Merrick & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.