Merrick & Company Hiring for Senior Electrical I&C Equipment Designer at Oak Ridge, Tennessee Full Time

Senior Electrical I&C Equipment Designer

Introduction

Merrick & Company is looking for an experienced Electrical I&C Equipment Designer for our Oak Ridge, TN office. This position supports Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects related to Department of Energy (DOE) work. Client projects for this position requires U.S. Citizenship. This position is expected to be a 2 to 3 year commitment with the possibility of extension.

This team specializes in the design of prototype/one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment and custom-designed, remotely-operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. Additional specialization includes the design of moderate hazard non-reactor nuclear facilities and facility upgrades.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for electrical design, be able and willing to perform CAD as well as design of electrical and instrumentation/controls systems, be nimble in accepting a wide range of assignments both nuclear and non-nuclear and enjoy a team design environment. Relocation assistance will be provided as part of the overall compensation package depending on experience.

Job Description

The Electrical –I&C Designer will perform some design and layout of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment and wiring during the production of CAD documents, and coordinates with other Electrical or I&C Engineers and designers. Work involves a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of low voltage and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, process equipment and instrumentation. Perform non-routine assignments with little or no direction.

Specific Position Requirements

• Completes non-routine and complex assignments with little or no direction

• Follows general outline of project objectives, requirements, and design approaches prescribed by staff

• Coordinates work activities to meet schedules and ensures quality of product

• Develops, selects, and recommends procedures for preparation of designs/reports under general guidance

• Receives general guidance but operates independently

• Produces and manages the discipline’s CAD documents and models for a project using an expert working knowledge of the CAD software. May have expert knowledge in multiple CAD platforms

• Manages CAD design, layout, and interdisciplinary coordination in the production process documents

• May serve as the project design lead on medium sized projects and tasks

• Demonstrates technical advancement and/or specialization

• May supervise multiple staff as project design lead and schedules, manages quality and project reporting, and delegates work to project staff

• May serve as a technical manager for a small group of staff

• May have some involvement with proposals and construction estimates

• Provides an active role in training and mentoring of less experienced staff

• May serve as a Discipline Representative managing and supervising several other designer staff members

• Manages CAD design of medium sized projects and tasks

• Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality

Required Skills & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associates Degree – Drafting/Design, Graphic Design or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience

• Eight (8) years’ experience, minimum

• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship

• Knowledge of technical principles and practices

• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of engineering, architecture, planning, surveying, or administrative technique

• Performs complex calculations

• MicroStation based drawing generation proficiency. AutoCAD and Revit proficiency are beneficial but not required

• Microsoft Office: Excel and Word

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.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment.

May be required to travel to other offices and may be required to travel to client facilities or fabrication and manufacturing facilities.

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, 401(k), unique work-life benefits, continuing education, and training through the Merrick Learning Institute.

We recognize the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of internal and external training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through excellent benefits and competitive salaries.

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.

Job ID: 2021-3218

External Company Name: Merrick & Company

External Company URL: http://www.merrick.com

Street: 1093 Commerce Park Drive