Senior Civil Engineer - Contract
Merrick & CompanyNewport News, Virginia, USPosted April 21, 2026
Job Description
Overview
Merrick is hiring a Senior 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.
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
- 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
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 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.
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