Senior Electrical Designer

Overview: Merrick & Company is looking for a Senior Electrical Designer in our Tulsa, OK, Greenwood Village, CO, Chattanooga, TN, Richmond, VA, Newport News,VA, or Baltimore, MD offices.
The position of Senior Electrical Designer will be responsible for designing power systems primarily for Heavy industrial facilities, Oil, Gas & Chemical projects.
This position’s responsibilities include complete electrical designs performed at the drawing level.
Assists Project Engineer with drafting responsibilities and some design.
Scope/Key Responsibilities Application of Knowledge of Building Systems (Conceptual Design): Working knowledge of codes and standards including but not limited to: NFPA 70, 72, 101, 110, 780; UL 96A; ASHRAE 90.
1; and Building Assists the Lead Electrical Engineer or Senior Engineer with working with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate systems/products are utilized in their Lighting design, system types, and understanding of the following concepts: Various lighting and lamp applications, Color temperatures, lighting rules, circuiting and control.
Design of power distribution, panelboard schedules, grounding/protection designs.
Knowledge of the application of emergency systems, legally required systems and optional standby systems.
Ability to coordinate the connections of all power utilization.
Documentation of calculations, reflecting code compliance of lighting calculations, power load calculations, and voltage drop calculations.
Fire alarm design, telecommunications design (knowledge of EIA/TIA standards), CCTV system design and intrusion detection system design.
: A growing knowledge of the EIA/TIA Design: Ensures that there are complete and accurate construction Able to utilize and manage design Provide Quality Control reviews for self-performed designs and designs by others.
Construction Support: Problem solving for field oversight including Requests for Information (RFI).
Shop drawing/Submittal.
Field inspections and reports.
Project Management: Monitors work performed by the assigned designers and Ensures that all project internal and external comments and markups are incorporated into the project’s design documents and Profitability/Planning/Scheduling: Monitors 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 submission.
Requirements High School Diploma required.
Minimum 8 years of experience electrical designing and drafting.
Candidates for this position must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
Be able to work in environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional information 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, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO).
This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
Merrick & Company offers a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home and in the office.
Merrick & Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.