Senior Mechanical Engineer

Merrick is hiring aSenior Mechanical Engineer for several upcoming shipbuilding facility projects. This senior engineer will be the Onsite Support Engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding 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.

• 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.

• Ten (10) plus years of mechanical industrial facility engineering experience.
• Client projects require U.S. Citizenship.
• Mechanical utility distribution systems and plants.
• 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.

• 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!

• 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 & 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.