Senior Structural Engineer - Industrial Facilities - Contract

OverviewMerrick is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (Contract position) 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 DoAct 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 QualificationsTen (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.Marine and Waterfront Facilities Design Experience.Knowledge of ASME and/or ASCE codes and standards.Knowledge of structural design and engineering.Desired QualificationsProfessional Engineering (PE) License.Additional InformationApply 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.