Senior Electrical Instrumentation & Controls Engineer - Merrick & Company

Merrick & Company is looking for a Senior Electrical Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for our growing Oak Ridge, TN project office. This position supports Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects related to Department of Energy (DOE) work.  Other projects may include industrial power generation, particularly within generation facilities such as coal, combined cycle and simple cycle gas turbines, hydroelectric, wind and solar generation. This is a direct position with Merrick & Company. 

Typical salary range for this position is $120,000.00 - $150,000.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The Engineer will design projects and may lead other Electrical and I&C Engineers and designers on project tasks. Work involves a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of electronic equipment and systems.  Perform non-routine assignments with little or no direction.

Scope/Key Responsibilities

• This engineering position will include the following key responsibilities:
• Leading the project electrical and instrumentation engineering team in a dynamic multi-discipline environment engineering state-of-the-art electrical distribution and control systems.
• Being primary interface with clients, project management, procurement professionals, and other engineering disciplines in matters dealing with project electrical and I&C systems.
• Developing electrical and instrumentation and controls basis of design and scope of work documents.
• Developing equipment specifications for electrical equipment, including power transformers, switchgear, MCC’s, motor specs, and other auxiliary electrical equipment.
• Developing specifications for I&C equipment including DCS, PLCs, Continuous Emission Monitoring System and instrument datasheets
• Develop electrical and I&C wiring drawings, cabinet layouts and network diagrams.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and conformance to project design criteria of engineered work products.
• Ensuring 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

• Minimum of Twelve (12) years progressive experience
• Nuclear related design (NQA-1, NRTL, etc.)
• Proficient knowledge of electrical distribution systems at various voltages (120 VAC, 480VAC, 4160VAC, and 13KV)
• Piping & Instrumentation (P&ID) interpretation
• Capable with Instrumentation selection and datasheet preparation
• Proficient at Control System Design (PLC, DCS)
• Experience with power analysis design software (ETAP, or SKM Power Tools) preferred
• Client projects for this position requires US Citizenship.

Certifications

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor in Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Professional Engineering Licensure required: State of Tennessee PE (or ability to obtain TN license) 

• 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!

• 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