Shipbuilding Facility Design Engineers - Senior Level (Contract)

Merrick & Company • Newport News, VA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Merrick is seeking several Senior Level Engineers for upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. These contract positions will function as Onsite Support Engineers, part of a team that plans, designs, and oversees the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. The roles are located at a client site in Newport News, Virginia, and are one-year contracts with potential extensions up to three years. As a Senior Engineer, you will act as the owner's engineer, supporting Newport News Shipyard facilities maintenance and assisting the utility engineering team. This involves providing onsite technical support and guidance, inspecting onsite infrastructure related to facilities and utilities, and acting as the Lead Onsite Support Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of engineering experience, preferably in an industrial facility environment.
• Client projects for these positions require US Citizenship.

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