Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Facilities - Contract

Merrick & Company • Newport News, VA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is seeking a Senior Level Structural Engineer for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This contract position involves functioning as an Onsite Support Engineer, part of a team that plans, designs, and oversees the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. The role is located at a client site in Newport News, Virginia, and is a one-year contract with a possibility of extension up to three years. This engineer will be employed on contract with a vendor partner, not a direct Merrick employee.

Requirements

• Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
• Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees