Shipbuilding Facility Design Engineers - Senior Level (Contract)

Merrick is seeking several Senior Level Engineers (Contract) for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. These engineers will be Onsite Support Engineers and will function as part of a team that plans, designs and oversees the construction of new and/or expanded shipbuilding facilities. These contract positions will 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.

Are you a senior level Electrical, I&C, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? This may be the opportunity for you!

As a Senior Engineer you will act as the owner's engineer, supporting Newport News Shipyard facilities maintenance and assisting the utility engineering team. You will provide onsite technical support and guidance, inspecting onsite infraastructure related to facilities and utilities, acting as the Lead Onsite Support Engineer.

• 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.

Please follow the links below for the position you are interested in - we look forward to sharing more about these opportunities!

• Senior Mechanical Engineer: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Contract
• Senior Electrical or I&C Engineer (1): Senior Electrical or I&C Engineer (1) - Contract
• Senior Electrical or I&C Engineer (2): Senior Electrical I&C Engineer (2) - Contract
• Senior Structural Engineer (1): Senior Structural Engineer (1) - Contract
• Senior Structural Engineer (2): Senior Structural Engineer - Contract (2)
• Senior Civil Engineer: Senior Civil Engineer - Contract

• 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.

• 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.