OVERVIEWMerrick is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This senior engineer will be the Onsite Support Engineer 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.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
- Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- Marine and Waterfront Facilities Design Experience.
- Knowledge of ASME and/or ASCE codes and standards.
- Knowledge of structural design and engineering.
PERKS- Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
- Robust Employee Referral Program.
- Annual performance and compensation reviews.
- Professional Training and Development.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Peer Mentor Program
- And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION- Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
- At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters—never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
- Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
- Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
- Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.