Senior Lead Electrical I&C Engineer I
Chattanooga, TN
Salary Not AvailableFull time
Posted 5 weeks ago
Job Description
OVERVIEW:
Merrick & Company is seeking a full time Senior Lead Electrical I&C Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department to join our team in our Chattanooga, TN, office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This full-Time position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule and relocation will be considered.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Critically review the work of other engineers to determine accuracy and completeness.
- Independently apply extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
- Work on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
- Receive supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters
- Receive direction on unusual conditions and developments.
- Responsible for managing staff, schedules, budgets, planning, proposal development, and marketing.
- Assist with the preparation of proposals and cost estimates.
- Routinely interact with clients, vendors, officials, contractors and others.
- Lead project meetings and make presentations.
- Serve as the lead electrical engineer on projects, managing design from conception through construction administration.
- Develop complex studies and solve high-level technical challenges.
- Act as the Engineer of Record (EOR), overseeing full electrical designs including WQA/QC reviews, and signing off/stamping work.
- Provide mentorship, reviews teamwork, and coordinates with other disciplines.
- Lead client communication and present design concepts.
- Guide project planning including scope, schedule and resource needs.
- May serve as Discipline Representative.
- Coordinate portions of overall assignments and review.
- Analyze and approve the work of others.
- Conceptual and detailed design of low voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, PLC/PAC, HMI’s process equipment and instrumentation.
- Represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.
- Deep knowledge of NEC and IEEE codes.
- Strong ability to manage client relationships and project budgets.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Use advanced techniques in the modification or extension of theories and practices of sciences and disciplines to complete assignments.
- Working knowledge of NEC, ISA, IEEE Regulatory Codes.
- Expert on SKM Power*Tools modeling and analysis.
- Familiar with NQA-1 requirements.
- Experience in control valve sizing and specifying all types of temperature, pressure, and flow instrumentation.
- Extensive knowledge of nuclear related design.
- Subject matter expert.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an A.B.E.T accredited program required.
- 12+ years of related experience preferred.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License required.
- Employee Ownership – All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
- Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits – Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
- Robust Referral Program – Earn incentives for referring top talent to join our team.
- Performance Reviews – Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
- Professional Development – Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to build your skills and advance your career.
- Employee Recognition – Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
- Peer Mentor Program – Get support and guidance through structured mentorship opportunities.
- And More – Additional programs and benefits designed to support your success and well-being.
- 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 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.
Merrick & Company
At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world.We’re an employee-owned, multi-discipline professional engineering, architecture, surveying, geospatial, and science and technology solutions firm. We serve domestic and international clients in the aerospace; infrastructure; nuclear; energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing; and life sciences markets.
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