Electrical I&C Equipment Designer

Merrick & Company is looking for an Electrical I&C Equipment Designer for our growing Aiken, SC office. This position supports Nuclear Services and Technology (NST) projects related to Department of Energy (DOE) work. Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

This team specializes in the design of prototype/one-off custom equipment, gloveboxes, hot cells, specialty research equipment and custom-designed, remotely operated mechanisms for handling radioactive and hazardous materials. Additional specialization includes the design of moderate hazard non-reactor nuclear facilities and facility upgrades.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for electrical design, be able and willing to perform CAD as well as design of electrical and instrumentation/controls systems, be nimble in accepting a wide range of assignments both nuclear and non-nuclear and enjoy a team design environment.

Pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

• Perform design and layout of electrical, instrumentation, and controls equipment and wiring during the production of CAD documents.
• Work on a variety of activities including conceptual and detailed design of low voltage and medium voltage power distribution, lighting, grounding, motor control systems, process equipment and instrumentation.
• Follow general outline of project objectives, requirements, and design approaches prescribed by staff.
• Under direct supervision of senior designers and engineers develop electrical and instrumentation designs and drawings for assigned projects.
• Develop electrical equipment layouts, cable tray and conduit routing plans and cable schedules.
• Develop instrument location plans and installation details.
• Develop instrument, PLC and DCS wiring drawings.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Must be able to meet expectations for attendance and punctuality.
• Microsoft Office: Excel and Word.
• Client projects for this position require US Citizenship.

• Minimum of two (2) years of electrical I&C design experience.
• Associate's degree - Drafting/Design, Graphic Design or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience.
• MicroStation, AutoCAD and Revit proficiency are beneficial but not required.
• Experience using technical codes: NEC, ISA, IEEE, API, Regulatory Codes is beneficial.

• 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.