OVERVIEW:

Merrick is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer III to serve in a variety of energy markets including power generation, particularly within generation facilities such as coal, combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbines, hydroelectric, wind and solar generation. Other projects will include midstream and downstream oil & gas, and renewable fuels. This is a direct, full time position with Merrick & Company and can be located in our Richmond, VA, Newport News, VA, or Ellicott City, MD offices.
Annual salary range for this position is $102,000.00 - $132,000.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expertise in HV and LV switchgear, protection relays, electrical coordination studies and electrical calculations is required.
• Expertise encompassing industrial power document development such as electrical load lists, one-line diagrams, short circuit, load flow and arc flash analysis, power and control schematics, hazardous area classification, grounding layouts, lighting layouts, electrical equipment specifications, power and MCC panel layouts.
• Proficient knowledge of industry codes and standards (NFPA/NEC, IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, API, ISA).
• Experience with power analysis design software (ETAP, or SKM Power Tools).
• Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution systems at various voltages (120 VAC, 480VAC, 4160VAC, and 13KV) as they relate to the power generation industry and other heavy industrial projects.
• Experience working on refurbishment and upgrades of existing industrial facilities. Proficiency in communicating with client engineering and site staff.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited insitution.
• Eight (8)+ years of electrical design experience in energy, power generation, utilities and/or related industries.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• P.E. (Professional Engineer) or ability to obtain.

• Under minimal supervision of senior engineers, develop electrical design documents and drawings.
• Interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project electrical systems.
• Develop electrical basis of design and scope of work documents.
• Develop equipment specifications for electrical equipment, including power transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, motor specs, and other auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Develop electrical calculations, drawings and reports.
• Ensure technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.
• Ensure appropriate procedures, design guidelines, and design tools are utilized on projects.
• Travel to domestic client project sites to support projects and assist with marketing Merrick’s capabilities