Job title: Electrical Engineer III
Company: Merrick & Company
Job description: OVERVIEW:Merrick is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer for our Chattanooga, Tennessee office, 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, and power delivery, such as substation and transmission. Other projects will include midstream and downstream oil & gas, and renewable fuels. This is a direct, full time position with Merrick & Company.Typical annual pay range for this position is $99,400.00 – $125,700.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience. WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Develop electrical design documents and drawings.
- Interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project electrical systems.
- Develop electrical basis of design and scope of work documents.
- Develop equipment specifications for electrical equipment, including power transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, motor specs, and other auxiliary electrical equipment.
- Develop electrical calculations, drawings and reports.
- Ensure technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.
- Ensure 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 QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of eight (8) years of electrical design experience in energy, power generation, power delivery, and power transmission utilities and/or related industries.
- Expertise in performing utility protection and control designs
- Strong understanding of a variety of existing and new schemes
- Highly Proficient in control and wiring diagram retrofit designs
- Extensive Experience performing transformer, motor, feeder protection calculations
- Expertise in HV, MV 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 layoExperience 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).
- Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution systems at various voltages (120 VAC, 480VAC, 4160VAC, and 15KV) as they relate to the power generation industry and other heavy industrial projects.
- Relay Programming experience required (SEL, Beckwith, Basler, GE, etc)
- Experience working on refurbishment and upgrades of existing industrial facilities. Proficiency in communicating with client engineering and site staff.
- Ability to travel 10-30% dependent on project needs.
- Ability to visit client industrial sites. Employee must be able to access ladders and platforms and wear any required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Bachelor of Science 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.
- Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- P.E. (Professional Engineer) License or the ability to obtain within six (6) months.
PERKS:
- 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!
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, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
- Merrick 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.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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Expected salary: $99400 – 125700 per year
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Job date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024 23:48:21 GMT
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