Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Facilities - Contract

Merrick & Company • Newport News, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is hiring a Senior Level Mechanical Engineer (Contract) for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This role involves being an Onsite Support Engineer, functioning as part of a team that plans, designs, and oversees the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. The position is located at a client site in Newport News, Virginia, not at a Merrick office. This is a one (1) year contract with the possibility of extension of up to three (3) years.

Requirements

• Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
• Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
• Mechanical utility distribution systems and plants.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration.
• Knowledge of ASME codes.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps, and water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of ASME, ASHRAE, and ACGIH, etc. standards.
• Experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems.
• HVAC, Chilled water, and Industrial Process Ventilation.

Responsibilities

• Act as the owner's engineer, supporting NNS facilities maintenance and assisting the utility engineering team.
• Evaluate maintenance notifications by reviewing documentation and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including Technical Work Instructions (TWI).
• Conduct studies and analysis for emergent tasks as they arise.
• Assist with maintenance tasks to support testing, troubleshooting, and resolving system problems, as well as making configuration changes.
• Provide onsite technical support and guidance, including reviewing drawings, designs, and other technical documents for quality and code compliance.
• Inspect onsite infrastructure related to facilities and utilities to ensure proper functioning and adherence to standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees