Location: Newport News,VA, USA
OVERVIEW
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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
* High School Diploma required.
* Minimum of four (4) years of experience electrical designing and drafting.
PERKS
* 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!
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