Electrical Engineer III

Merrick & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Account

Robust Employee Referral Program

Professional Training and Development

Employee Recognition Awards

Peer Mentor Program

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Colorado is seeking a Laboratory / Facility Design Electrical Engineer with at least 8 years of experience. This role involves designing electrical systems for laboratories, coordinating with teams, and requires proficiency in software like REVIT and AutoCAD. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and U.S. Citizenship is required. Join us to make a difference in life sciences projects!

Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in facility Electrical Engineering design.
• Experience with technical codes such as NEC, NESC, NFPA, and IEEE.
• Familiar with REVIT/AutoCAD or other design software.

Responsibilities

• Design of electrical systems for facilities and laboratories.
• Provide detailed design and analysis for facility power distribution.
• Coordinate projects in construction, including responding to RFIs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering design

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency with software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Electrical calculation tools

Job description

Overview

Merrick and Company is a nationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm consisting of a diverse, dedicated and talented staff which has achieved design excellence throughout its 60+ years of existence. With offices worldwide, Merrick and Company has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record. Merrick provides personalized services to various clients throughout the world. We are seeking an experienced Laboratory / Facility Design Electrical Engineer for our Life Sciences business unit in our Greenwood Village, CO office.

Candidates that have a desire for personal and professional growth, a well‑defined understanding of design and construction document processes, and adaptability for short‑term and long‑term projects in an environment that requires a blend of creativity and high technical skills. Successful candidates must be self‑starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self‑disciplined, and confident in a demanding, exciting and fast‑paced environment. This position requires a competent professional engineer who will be responsible for all phases of engineering production and BIM for a variety of work ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.

The candidate is required to have industry experience working in Architectural/Engineering consulting, providing and producing electrical construction documents and designs using Revit, and writing specifications. The candidate should have experience designing complex and critical facilities including design responsibility of power infrastructure design, emergency and UPS systems, grounding, lighting systems calculations and design, telecommunications/security design, and fire alarm design.

This position will also be responsible for coordination of projects in construction, so experience in construction administration is required. Construction administration is typically review of submittals, responding to RFIs, and coordinating with contractors and construction managers.

The position will sometimes require travel to various sites to perform site survey, host meetings with clients and contractors, and assist with construction and commissioning reviews. Project site visits often require flights and overnight stays. The amount of travel will depend on project workload and requirements.

Salary range for this position is $102,000.00 - $132,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What You’ll Do

• Design of electrical systems for facilities / laboratories for Government, University, and private clients.
• Provide conceptual / detailed design and analysis for facility power distribution (600V), emergency power generation, grounding and lightning protection, lighting design, telecommunications (voice/data), fire alarm / mass notification, security, access control, and special systems.
• Provide supporting documentation such as calculations, reports, and specifications.
• This individual is expected to possess knowledge on electrical regulatory codes.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
• Work with other disciplines to ensure accuracy of the package, meet schedule, and budget commitments and meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely; both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy and with strong attention to detail
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines, completing tasks as previously defined
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Ability to write and edit specifications
• Work in a design team environment.
• Capable of performing all of the above with minimal direction
• An agreed upon hybrid schedule, working from both home and office, is available to employees in good standing.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in facility Electrical Engineering design
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-Accredited program
• Familiar with REVIT/AutoCAD or other design software‑based drawing generation
• Experience using electrical calculation tools is desired, including lighting and power software such as AGi32, Elum Tools, SKM Power Tools, ETAP, and EasyPower.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Excel & Word
• Experience with technical codes such as NEC, NESC, NFPA, and IEEE.
• The client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with USDA, ARS, CDC and other laboratory clients.
• RCDD certification

Perks

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• 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.