Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Facilities - Contract

Merrick & Company • Newport News, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Structural Engineering or similar from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of structural engineering experience with industrial facilities.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience in Plant Infrastructure (buildings, structures, concrete, roads, etc.).
• Knowledge of ASME and/or ASCE codes and standards.
• Knowledge of structural design and engineering.

Nice To Haves

• PE or SE 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees