Merrick & Company's is seeking a highly motivated, team oriented individual to serve as an Electrical Engineer. The position will be located in our Los Alamos or Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing custom solutions, mentoring a team and the outdoor lifestyle of Northern New Mexico.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Electrical engineering of for Nuclear Materials handling equipment.
• Electrical engineering for installation of Nuclear Science Scientific Instrumentation.
• Independently evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for conventional projects with few complex features
• Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments
• Works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignment
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work
• Prepares scopes, budgets and schedules
• Receives guidance when necessary on unconventional and/or complex problems, direction on modified techniques and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates work with engineers and/ or administrative staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Develops and applies broad knowledge and skills in a specific practice area
• Acquires general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields and ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
• Experienced in applying National Electrical Code.
• Experienced in Electrical Calculation Software.
• Ability to manage other electrical engineers and designers on concurrent projects
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Assists with client, customer or official contacts and communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings
• Previous U.S. Department of Energy experience a plus.

Requirements

• Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Sciences degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural-Engineering with Electrical Emphasis Engineering required from an ABET Accredited Program. Engineering Technology degree will not be considered.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience
• If working from Albuquerque office, then occasional travel to Merrick’s Los Alamos office and fabrication shops in Colorado should be expected.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship
• PE License required
• The client projects for this position require your ability to obtain and maintain a LANL uncleared badge.

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 email, 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.
• An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.