ELECTRICAL DESIGNER I - UTILITIES

Overview :

Merrick & Company is looking for an Electrical Designer I for our San Antonio, TX office. This office specializes in electrical distribution design projects including medium voltage power, electrical services and streetlighting.

This is a full-time position. An agreed upon hybrid schedule, working from both home and office, is available to employees in good standing.

Typical hourly pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00. Pay offered may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills, and experience.

What You'll Do :

Work involves a variety of activities including the conceptual and detailed design and coordination of overhead and underground medium voltage power distribution lines, service transformers, and electrical services to industrial, commercial, and residential properties.

Work will require the use of GIS and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software for development of construction drawings as well as coordination with clients, field meetings with construction personnel and customers, coordination of all project related requirements, and tracking of projects for meeting due date requirements.

Candidate will also be expected to perform basic electrical calculations and be capable of self-guiding for project assignments under the supervision of PE licensed engineers.

Additional responsibilities include As-Built review and associated site inspections, as necessary.

Qualifications :

• Zero (0) to four (4) years of overhead and / or underground electric distribution design experience.
• Excellent communication skills and technical writing skills.
• Ability to operate Merrick vehicle to report to clients office (either 1604 / Green Mountain Rd or I-35 / Zarzamora St), field meetings, site assessments and staking.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
• Candidate must pass a background check with the criteria set by the client.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and be insurable under Merricks insurance carrier.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Experience with CPS Energy or other electric utility design projects.
• Experience using GIS, AutoCAD or other CAD software.
• Experience with the NESC (National Electric Safety Code), NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code), CPS Energy or other utilitys design and construction standards.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office, Excel & Word.
• Associates Degree or technical college certification.
• Gas design experience.
• Local candidates are 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.
• 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 successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
2 days ago