Senior Electrical Designer

Overview

Merrick & Company is looking for a Senior Electrical Designer in our locations:
Tulsa, OK;
Greenwood Village, CO;
Chattanooga, TN;
Richmond, VA.

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.

Hourly pay range for this position is $40.00 - $52.00. 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.
  • Assists the Engineering Team working with building/facility owner to ensure that the appropriate systems/products are utilized.
  • Lighting design, system types, and understanding of various lighting and lamp applications, color temperatures, lighting rules, circuiting and control.
  • Design of power distribution, panel board 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:
  • 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 drawings/Submittal and field inspections/reports.
• Project Management:
  • Monitor work performed by the assigned designers.
  • Ensure that all project comments and markups are incorporated into the project’s design documents.

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience electrical designing and drafting.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

• 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 e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human 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 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.