OVERVIEW Merrick & Company, a mid-sized, multi-discipline, employee-owned consulting engineering firm that prides itself on building deep relationships with its customers, is seeking a full time Lead/Senior Electrical Engineer for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department in our Ellicott City, Maryland office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets. This senior engineer will serve as the supervisor and electrical technical lead at our Ellicott City, Maryland office. Relocation will be considered. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Serve as project discipline lead and oversight of 2-4 employees. • Develop electrical design documents and drawings. • Analyze and approve the work of others. Monitor the work performed by the team. • Conceptual and detailed design of low voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, PLC/PAC, HMI’s process equipment and instrumentation. • Interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors and others. • Lead project meetings and make presentations. • Perform typical electrical calculations including but not limited to voltage drop, short circuit, coordination studies, arch flash, relay settings, conduit fill, lighting, and grounding. • Develop specifications and datasheets for electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs. • Travel to client project sites to support field walk downs and as-built efforts. • Monitor 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 project. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in power, energy, oil and gas or other industrial process industries. • Experience developing one-line drawings, control schematics and wiring diagrams, electrical equipment specifications, power plans, conduit plans, cable schedules, etc. • Working knowledge of technical Codes and Standards: NEC, IEEE, NFPA, IEC, etc. • Proficient using Microsoft Office Excel & Word. • Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT or other design software. • Ability to work in the office 3+ days per week. • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (A.B.E.T. accredited). • PE License required. • Client projects for this position require US Citizenship. TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS • 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. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • 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. #LI-Hybrid