Merrick & Company

The Des Moines River is flowing with progress! Merrick’s team has been working hard on the Iowa Confluence Water Trails (ICON Water Trails) project, transforming a once-dangerous stretch of the river into a place where everyone can safely connect with the water. From a whitewater wave feature to fishing spots for local anglers, this project is inviting Iowans back to the river while preserving the historic Scott Avenue Dam. With north bank work now complete, construction has shifted to dam modifications and south bank enhancements. As we move closer to scheduled completion for in-river improvements in 2025, it’s exciting to see how thoughtful design—blending safety, recreation, and historic preservation—can breathe new life into a community space. #wearemerrick

At Merrick, we're tackling the issue of CO2 emissions by transforming them into valuable resources. Our work spans several key areas: ?? CO2 and Green Hydrogen to Fuels: By combining waste CO2 with green hydrogen, sustainable fuels are produced through processes like Fischer- Tropsch synthesis. This method both reduces greenhouse gasses and creates viable alternatives to fossil fuels. ?? Sustainable Plastics from CO2: We're working with our clients to develop pathways to convert CO2 into sustainable plastics, offering a dual benefit of reducing emissions and providing eco-friendly materials for various industries. ?? CO2 Sequestration in Ethanol and RNG Production: Our expertise extends to capturing and conditioning CO2 emissions from ethanol and renewable natural gas (RNG) production, ensuring these processes contribute to a lower carbon footprint. Our approach is technology-agnostic, allowing us to integrate the most effective solutions tailored to each client's needs. By focusing on practical applications and leveraging our extensive experience in gas processing and catalytic technologies, we're turning CO2 challenges into opportunities for sustainable development. #wearemerrick

Meet Doug Beshara! Doug may be new to Merrick, but he brings 17 years of process engineering experience to our energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing team. As a senior process engineer, Doug combines his technical skills with hands-on experience in chemical manufacturing and renewable diesel refining, supporting project design, development, and high-quality deliverables for our clients. With a passion for solving puzzles—whether that’s running complex process simulations or exploring new technologies—Doug is excited to jump into Merrick’s diverse portfolio, especially with a growing focus on renewable energy. #wearemerrick

Merrick is fueling the future of aviation! We proudly support the U.S. SAF Grand Challenge, which aims to produce 35 billion gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) annually by 2050. Using our deep expertise in both bioprocessing and oil, gas, and chemicals, we’re engineering innovative solutions across multiple SAF pathways. Recently, we hosted an internal SAF Summit to explore how we can further support technology development and scale-up across all SAF pathways. Together with our clients, we’re driving the shift toward a more sustainable aviation industry!???? Check out some of the insights from our summit on the key challenges of SAF production. #wearemerrick

Merrick’s first annual Cultural Celebration Week is here—a time when employees across our offices can share their cultural backgrounds through food and stories. As we break bread together and learn about culture (and food!) around the world, we celebrate the many cultures that make Merrick great! Thank you to everyone participating and bringing this new tradition to life! #wearemerrick #ourmerrick #merrickcareers

We’re headed to the SAME Federal Small Business Conference in New Orleans from November 20-22! This event connects professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction with federal partners to explore upcoming projects across the country. Merrick will be exhibiting, so stop by our booth to chat about how we’re supporting impactful initiatives nationwide. #wearemerrick #SAMESBC2024

At Merrick, we take complex nuclear projects and integrate them to work together seamlessly. We design both facilities and the equipment inside, integrating every part to deliver a complete solution. From advanced reactors to medical isotope production, and across both fusion and fission technologies, we can handle it. Others might excel at facility design or equipment integration, but we do both—and we do it well. From front-end design and regulatory application through commissioning, we bring it all together delivering a cohesive, precise outcome on a reputable schedule. #wearemerrick

Congratulations to the City of Fort Morgan, Colorado and the Fort Morgan Wastewater Expansion project team for receiving an honor award at the ACEC Colorado Engineering Excellence Awards! By leveraging advanced 3D scanning and modeling, this project delivered enhanced accuracy and efficiency to help Fort Morgan build a resilient, future-ready wastewater system. #wearemerrick

As industries strive to reduce their carbon footprints, carbon capture and storage (CCS) has become a critical component in achieving net-zero emissions. This was demonstrated by our recent work on a groundbreaking carbon capture project with an ethanol-to-jet fuel customer. The project’s goal? Achieving net-zero carbon emissions by capturing CO2 from fermentor scrubbers and injecting it into carbon sequestration wells, drastically reducing the carbon intensity of the entire process. So, how did we do it? We designed a system for CO2 clean-up, compression, refrigeration, and storage, all while maintaining the necessary purity for delivery. Our team provided comprehensive engineering services, including process simulations, mechanical and civil studies, and control system design. Facing utility capacity limits, we also designed a closed-loop ammonia refrigeration system, ensuring a sustainable solution without expanding the plant's existing cooling system. We’re proud to be a part of the growing movement towards carbon capture and storage—a key technology in mitigating climate impacts on a large scale, all while delivering economic and environmental value. #wearemerrick

Did you know? Our commitment to nuclear safety and reliability has been backed by our successful ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance (QA) Program for more than 20 years. In that time, our NQA-1 program has supported the Department of Energy and Department of Defense at key sites like the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the Savannah River Site. Our QA team not only develops and maintains our own NQA-1 program, but also works closely with our clients, fabricators, vendors, and other partner organizations to create and implement essential procedures to ensure rigorous standards are met at each stage of a project. We also help provide and encourage a continuous feedback loop to ensure standards continue to be met. We take pride in upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in the industry. Check out the key steps to creating a harmonized QA program below. #wearemerrick