Electrical Engineer III - Facility Design

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Merrick & Company is a nationally known multi-office and multi-discipline firm with a diverse, dedicated, and talented staff that has achieved design excellence over 60+ years. With offices worldwide, Merrick has been ranked as one of the top 100 design firms by Engineering News Record and provides personalized services to clients globally. A hybrid schedule will be supported.

About the role

The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for all phases of engineering production and BIM for a variety of work ranging from programming through construction administration. This includes interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating the design and production effort for one or more large or complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for facilities for Sandia National Lab, Government, and private clients.
• Provide conceptual and detailed design for:
  • Facility power distribution (≤600V)
  • Site power distribution (≤15kV)
  • Emergency power generation
  • Grounding and lightning protection
  • Lighting design
  • Telecommunications (voice/data)
  • Fire alarm and mass notification
  • Security and access control
  • Special systems
• Provide supporting documentation such as calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Meet with clients to prepare and/or validate proposed scope of work.
• Prepare fee proposals for engineering design work.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines to ensure accuracy, meet schedule and budget commitments, and maintain expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Write and edit specifications.
• Work in a design team environment, including directing and mentoring junior engineers and designers, and delegating work as required.
• Provide management of the local team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or architectural engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Eight (8) years of experience in facility electrical engineering design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Proficient in using REVIT/AutoCAD.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical regulatory codes such as NEC, NESC, NFPA, IEEE.
• Experience using electrical calculation tools, including lighting software such as AGi32, Elum Tools, and power software such as SKM Power Tools, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• Self-starting, motivated, innovative, articulate, self-disciplined, and confident in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for client projects associated with this position.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Experience with Sandia National Lab or Department of Defense clients.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership: All eligible U.S. employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), sharing in the company’s success.
• Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive package including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Robust Referral Program: Earn incentives for referring top talent.
• Performance Reviews: Annual reviews to recognize contributions and support career growth.
• Professional Development: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Employee Recognition: Formal programs to celebrate achievements and outstanding performance.
• Peer Mentor Program: Structured mentorship opportunities for support and guidance.
• Additional programs and benefits designed to support success and well-being.