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Senior Structural Engineer

Newport News, VA
Permanent
OVERVIEW:

Merrick is seeking aSenior 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 recruitersnever 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.

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: 253687801