OVERVIEW
Merrick is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract) for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. You'll 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 is located at our client site in Newport News, Virginia, not at a Merrick office. This is a one (1) year contract with the possibility of extension of up to three (3) years.
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.
- Mechanical utility distribution systems and plants.
- Professional Engineering (PE) license, or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) working towards PE registration.
- Knowledge of ASME codes.
- Knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
- Knowledge of piping principles, centrifugal pumps, and water distribution systems.
- Knowledge of ASME, ASHRAE, and ACGIH, etc. standards.
- Experience with heavy industrial mechanical systems.
- HVAC, Chilled water, and Industrial Process Ventilation.
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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
- This engineer will be employed on contract with a vendor partner, not a direct Merrick employee.