Power Transmission Engineer / Technical Lead

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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!

• 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.