Senior Electrical Engineer

$130,000 - $160,000/Yr

Merrick & Company - Newport News, VA

Full-time - Senior

Newport News, VA

Real Estate

About the position

Merrick & Company is seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department. This role involves leading projects, developing electrical design documents, and ensuring compliance with technical codes and standards. The position supports various market sectors, including industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels. The role offers a hybrid work schedule and potential relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project lead on major projects and/or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
• Develop electrical design documents and drawings.
• Analyze and approve the work of others and 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 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, and 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.
• Work with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure that project schedules are met and complete documents are provided for each project.

Requirements

• 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, 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 A.B.E.T. accredited college is required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee Stock Ownership Account
• Robust Employee Referral Program
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases
• Professional Training and Development
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Peer Mentor Program