Job Description
Electrical Engineer I Merrick & Company paid time off, 401(k) United States, Virginia, Richmond May 21, 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.
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 #LI-Hybrid 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.
