Senior Electrical Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Merrick & Company is seeking a full‑time Senior Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department. The position is based in several locations including Greenwood Village, CO, Richmond, VA, Ellicott City, MD, Chattanooga, TN, or Tulsa, OK and offers a hybrid work schedule with relocation considered. Typical annual pay range: $125,400 – $162,300, subject to experience and qualifications.

• Serve as project lead on major or multiple moderate‑scope projects with complex features.
• Develop electrical design documents and drawings, including one‑line, control schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Analyze and approve work, monitoring team execution to meet project estimates.
• Conceptual and detailed design of low‑voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, PLC/PAC, HMIs, process equipment and instrumentation.
• Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors and others.
• Lead project meetings and present findings.
• Perform typical electrical calculations: voltage drop, short circuit, coordination studies, arc flash, relay settings, conduit fill, lighting, grounding.
• Develop specifications and datasheets for equipment such as transformers, switch gear, MCCs.
• Travel to client project sites for field walk‑downs and as‑built reviews.
• Collaborate with Design/Engineering Managers to ensure project schedules are met and documents are completed on time.

• Minimum 12 years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in power, energy, oil & gas or industrial process industries.
• Experience developing one‑line drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, power plans, conduit plans, and cable schedules.
• Knowledge of codes and standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, etc.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel & Word).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, REvit or similar design software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college.
• PE license required.
• US citizenship required for client projects.

• 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 email, hard copy or third‑party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, each resume is carefully reviewed by experienced recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human‑centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental & vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment is contingent on a pre‑employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design Services