OVERVIEW
 
 
Merrick & Company is seeking a full time Senior Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department to join our team in our Chattanooga, TN, office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This full-Time position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule and relocation will be considered. Typical annual pay range for this position is $125,400.00 - $162,300.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.  
 
WHAT YOU'LL DO
 
 
 - May serve as project lead on a major project and/or several projects opf moderate scope with complex features. 
 - 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 developingone-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.
 - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited college is required.
 - PE License required.
 - Client projects for this position require US 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!
 
  
 
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.
 - Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
 - Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
 - Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
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