Electrical Designer II

Merrick & Company is looking for an Electrical Designer II in our Baltimore, MD; Richmond, VA; Newport News, VA; Greenwood Village, CO; Tulsa, OK; or Chattanooga, TN offices. The position of 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.

Typical wage range for this position is $32.00 - $41.00 per hour. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• 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.

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience electrical designing and drafting.

• 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!

• 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.