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Electrical Engineer III

📍 Richmond, VA 💰 95,000 – 120,000 USD / yr 🕒
Work Model
📍 Richmond, VA
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
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📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities

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 Tulsa, OK, Greenwood Village, CO, Chattanooga, TN, Richmond, VA, Newport News, VA, or Baltimore, MD offices.

Typical annual pay range for this position is $95,000.00 - $120,000.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Scope/Key Responsibilities

This engineering position will include the following key responsibilities:

Under minimal supervision of senior engineers develop electrical design documents and drawings.Being primary interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project electrical systems.Developing electrical basis of design and scope of work documents.Developing equipment specifications for electrical equipment, including power transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, motor specs, and other auxiliary electrical equipment.Develop electrical calculations, drawings and reports.Ensuring technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.Ensuring 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

Required Experience

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.Experience working successfully in a collaborative environment.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.Excellent project execution and team communication skills.Experience working on refurbishment and upgrades of existing industrial facilities. Proficiency in communicating with client engineering and site staff.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Sciences degree in Electrical Engineering is required.Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier.Eight (8) – twelve (12) years minimum of electrical design experience in energy, power generation, utilities and/or related industries.P.E. (Professional Engineer) required.Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. 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.Employment with Merrick is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

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