Senior Mechanical Engineer

Merrick & Company•Newport News, VA

59d•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This senior engineer will be the Onsite Support Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding and will function as part of a team that plans, designs and oversees the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. This position will be initially located at our client site in Newport News, Virginia, not at a Merrick office.

Requirements

Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
Mechanical utility distribution systems and plants.
Knowledge of ASME codes.
Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
Knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps, and water distribution systems.
Knowledge of ASME, ASHRAH, 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.