Senior Electrical Engineer

Alliance Engineering, now a part of Merrick & Company, is seeking a full time Senior Electrical Engineer I for our Energy, Manufacturing & Bioprocessing department to join our Baltimore, Maryland office. This business unit supports several market sectors including but not limited to industrial food & beverage, refining, power, and advanced biofuels markets.  This is a Full-Time position. This senior engineer will serve as the supervisor and technical leaad of 2-4 individuals at the Ellicott City (Baltimore), Maryland office. 

This position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering and requires the candidate to have a PE License.    

Scope/Key Responsibilities

• The senior electrical engineering I position will include the following key responsibilities:
  • Project discipline lead and oversight of 2-4 employees. (Timesheet review, annual employee evaluations and general office personnel management).
  • Independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
  • Independently develops electrical design documents and drawings.
  • Works on a major project or several projects of moderate scope with complex features.
  • Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
  • Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
  • May serve as Discipline Representative.
  • Coordinates portions of overall assignments and review.
  • Analyzes and approves 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.
  • Routinely interacts with clients, customers, officials, contractors and others.
  • Leads project meetings and makes presentations.
  • Represents the organization and maintains liaison with individuals and related organizations.
  • 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 datasheets for electrical equipment including motors, transformers, VFDs, UPS.
  • Develop specifications for electrical equipment including transformers, switchgear, MCCs.
  • Develops electrical drawings including one-line drawings, electrical schematics, electrical equipment layout, hazardous area classification, grounding layout.
  • Candidate shall have excellent communication skills and technical writing skills.
  • Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
  • Travel to client project sites to support field walk downs and as-built efforts.
• 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

Requirements

• Minimum of twelve (12) years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in power, energy, oil and gas or other industrial process industries.
• Experience developingone-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.
• This position will need to work in the office 3-5 days / week.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited college is required.
• PE License required.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.
• Local candidates strongly preferred.

Key Attributes

• The successful candidate will possess the following attributes:
  • Energetic
  • Cooperative
  • Flexible
  • Articulate
  • Naturally curious
  • Driven
  • Innovative

 Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Be able to work in an environment with open discussions and visitors without getting distracted.
• May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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, employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) opportunity, 401(k) options, and paid time off (PTO). This position is also eligible for annual performance and spot bonuses.
• We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training as well as coaching and peer mentoring programs.
• Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.