Power Transmission Engineer / Technical Lead

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Merrick is hiring a Power Transmission Engineer / Technical Lead in our Chamblee, Georgia office. This role will have the opportunity to build and lead a transmission engineering team. The preferred candidate is a current electric transmission system engineer interested in creating a transmission engineering program at Merrick. The preferred candidate will be someone who appreciates the freedom and autonomy to make decisions and be a leader. This individual must have recent experience of performing transmission system engineering and preferably electric distribution engineering experience. This individual will help Merrick develop a transmission engineering program to service existing clients and eventually market to new clients.

Annual salary range for this position is $125,400.00 – $162,300.00. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Create a power transmission engineering program and team at Merrick.
• Identify software and technical roles Merrick needs to acquire to begin executing. transmission engineering in Georgia on low voltage transmission line projects.
• Work closely with Merrick’s Atlanta transmission line mapping team. Learn about the team, clients and capabilities.
• Act as technical lead for transmission line engineering projects, helping perform the work and train the team on the process.
• Collaboratively use judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments.
• Apply general knowledge of principles and practices of related fields in support of participation on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Travel will fluctuate but must be willing and able to travel approximately 25% of the time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) in either Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering with Electrical Emphasis Engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum 8 years of electric transmission system experience
• Transmission line design and engineering within the last 12 months
• PE License in Georgia or ability to receive via reciprocity
• PLS-CADD design and clearance assessment experience
• Experience with AutoCAD based drawing generation
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Merrick’s insurance carrier
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without Sponsorship
• Be located in Georgia or be willing to travel to Georgia periodically

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the Georgia power market
• Knowledge of electric distribution system design and engineering
• Experience with GIS data management and GIS design

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.

Merrick & Company is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

 

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