Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer

Merrick & Company, a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers, is seeking a full time Senior/Lead Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department in our Ellicott City, Maryland office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This senior engineer will serve as the supervisor and electrical technical lead at our Ellicott City, Maryland office . Relocation will be considered.

Annual salary range for this position is $125,400.00 - $162,300.00 . Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Serve as project discipline lead and oversight of 2-4 employees.
• 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.

• 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.
• Ability to work in the office 3+ days per week.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (A.B.E.T. accredited).
• PE License required.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.

• 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!

• 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, 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.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.