Senior Electrical Engineer

Merrick & Company; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 125,400 - 162,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Account

Robust Employee Referral Program

Professional Training and Development

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the team in Chattanooga, TN. This role involves leading projects, developing electrical design documents, and ensuring compliance with technical standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, and a strong knowledge of applicable codes. A PE License is also required. This firm offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of twelve years of electrical engineering experience in power, energy, oil and gas.
• Experience developing control schematics and wiring diagrams.
• PE License required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead on major projects.
• Develop electrical design documents.
• Perform typical electrical calculations.

Skills

Electrical engineering experience

Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Overview

Merrick & Company is seeking a full time Senior Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department to join our team in our Greenwood Village, CO, Richmond, VA, Ellicott City, MD, Chattanooga, TN, or Tulsa, OK offices. 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, arc 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 developing one-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 ABET-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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