Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Facilities - Contract

Merrick & CompanyNewport News, VA
Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is seeking a Senior Level Structural Engineer for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This contract position will function as the Onsite Support Engineer, planning, designing, and overseeing the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. The role is located at a client site in Newport News, Virginia, and is initially a one-year contract with the possibility of extension up to three years. The engineer will act as the owner's engineer, supporting facilities maintenance and assisting the utility engineering team. Responsibilities include evaluating maintenance notifications, preparing engineering documentation like Technical Work Instructions (TWI), conducting studies and analysis for emergent tasks, assisting with maintenance tasks for testing and troubleshooting, and providing onsite technical support and guidance. This includes reviewing drawings, designs, and technical documents for quality and code compliance, and inspecting onsite infrastructure for facilities and utilities.

Requirements

  • Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
  • U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.
  • Marine and Waterfront Facilities Design Experience.
  • Knowledge of ASME and/or ASCE codes and standards.
  • Knowledge of structural design and engineering.

Nice To Haves

  • Professional Engineering (PE) License.

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.
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