Senior Civil Engineer - Contract

Merrick is hiring aSenior Level Civil 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.

• 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.

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of civil engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Storm water and sanitary sewer pumping and distribution systems experience
• Knowledge of ASME and/or ASCE codes and standards

• 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.