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Electrical Engineer I

Merrick & Company
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Apr 03, 2026
OVERVIEW

Merrick is seeking a full-time Electrical Engineer to serve in a variety of energy markets, including refining, midstream, and downstream oil & gas, power, and renewable fuels. This is a direct-hire position and can be located at our Tulsa, OK, Greenwood Village, CO, Florida or Richmond, VA offices.

This position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering. The successful candidate shall have passed the FE/EIT exam, applied for the exam, or be working toward PE licensure.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

The electrical engineering I position will include the following key responsibilities:

  • Under the direct supervision of senior engineers, develop electrical design documents and drawings
  • Perform simple electrical calculations, including voltage drop, conduit fill, lighting, and grounding
  • Develop datasheets for electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, VFDs, UPS
  • Develop specifications for electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear, MCCs
  • Support in development of electrical drawings, including one-line drawings, electrical schematics, electrical equipment layout, hazardous area classification, and 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Zero (0) - Four (4) years of electrical engineering experience, preferably in 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 in using Microsoft Office Excel & Word
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, REVIT, or other design software
  • Strong GPA of 3.0 or higher is strongly preferred
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an A.B.E.T. accredited college is required
  • Local candidates strongly preferred

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.
  • 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 & 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 completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
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