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Senior Civil Engineer - Contract

Merrick & Company
Newport 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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