Senior Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company • Newport News, VA

12d • Remote

About The Position

Merrick is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead conceptual design, equipment selection, and piping engineering across projects ranging from small equipment retrofits to grassroots production units. Projects span Food & Personal Care, Bioprocessing, Oil & Gas, Chemical, Power, Manufacturing, and Shipbuilding. The Senior Mechanical Engineer serves as a technical leader representing the mechanical design team, interfaces directly with clients, and ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and corporate standards.

This is a remote position supporting projects based in Merrick’s Ellicott City, Maryland; Richmond, Virginia; and Newport News offices. Candidates must be located within a five-hour drive of the listed offices and/or near a major airport in the Eastern United States. The position requires U.S. citizenship for client projects and travel of up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• At least 12 years of relevant industry experience, including a proven record of leading engineering teams on design projects.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE), with the ability to obtain licenses in additional states as required by project locations.
• Demonstrated experience on Design/Build and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• U.S. citizenship, required for client projects.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
• Ability to work remotely while located within a five-hour drive of the Ellicott City, Richmond, or Newport News offices and/or in close proximity to a major airport in the Eastern United States.

Nice To Haves

• Pipe stress analysis experience using software such as CAESAR II.
• Significant experience designing and installing retrofits and upgrades in manufacturing, industrial, and shipbuilding facilities.
• Experience with HVAC and plumbing design for industrial facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of ASME B31.3 and B31.1, ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel codes, PIP, and API codes.
• Direct experience in personnel management and project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Translate client RFPs and pre-bid meeting notes into project plans and defined scopes of work.
• Establish and document the mechanical systems Basis of Design, including qualifications, assumptions, and clarifications.
• Perform and document engineering calculations to ensure systems and equipment comply with applicable codes.
• Size and select mechanical equipment and prepare specifications, datasheets, and technical bid evaluations for procurement.
• Perform pipe stress analysis using specialized software such as CAESAR II and NozzlePro.
• Work with owners and construction management teams to validate project costs and identify value-engineering options.
• Mentor mechanical engineers and designers and oversee equipment and piping scopes.
• Guide piping group activities and coordinate mechanical equipment data, piping design, and 3D modeling.
• Review calculations, piping isometrics, layout plans, pipe specifications, and P&IDs for quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with owner requirements, corporate standards, and industry codes, including IBC, ASME, API, PIP, and NFPA.
• Review contractor equipment and material submittals for alignment with design intent.
• Respond to contractor RFIs and resolve field issues and oversights.
• Develop commissioning and construction verification plans to support facility handover.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible U.S. employees.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
• Referral incentives for referring talent.
• Annual performance reviews.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Structured peer mentor program.
• Additional programs and benefits to support employee success and well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior