Senior Electrical or I&C Engineer - Contract
Merrick & Company
Newport News, Virginia
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), C Programming Language, Conduct Studies, Construction, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Documentation Review, Educational Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Facilities and Maintenance, High Voltage (HV), Low Voltage (LV), National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Professional Engineer, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Testing, United States Citizen
LOCATION
Newport News, Virginia
POSTED
2 days ago
Merrick is seeking a Senior Electrical or I&C Engineer (Contract position) 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.
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution.
- Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in electrical and/or I&C Engineering.
- Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.
- Low voltage electrical, high voltage electrical, control systems, and Telecommunications
- Knowledge of NEC and NFPA electrical codes and standards
- Professional Engineering (PE) License.
- 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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