Assistant Port Engineer

Job Summary An onsite opportunity in Houston, TX for an Assistant Port Engineer to support maintenance and overhaul activities (VRA & ROH) for one or more U.S. Government-owned vessels. Working under the supervision and direction of a Lead Port Engineer, this role contributes to vessel performance, regulatory compliance, and vessel management while supporting engineering projects and fleet initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fleet special projects (including, but not limited to, TRANSALT development)
• Monitor and analyze appropriate aspects of ship performance
• Support marine engineering projects, including overhauls, maintenance, and repairs
• Help interpret overhaul requirements and support the preparation of contract work specifications and cost estimates for repair, overhaul, conversion, and/or construction of ocean-going ships
• Support regulatory compliance and vessel management activities
• Participate in the Integrated Management System (IMS) by supporting documentation, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement in alignment with IMS policies, procedures, and objectives

Requirements

• Minimum two (2) years of experience in the U.S. commercial or Government maritime industry in a shore-side or shipboard engineering role
• U.S. Citizen
• Active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain a government-issued security clearance
• Understanding of ship operations and maintenance management, including overhaul planning and execution support
• Ability to support complex maintenance/repair projects and work within established management systems (IMS)
• USCG 2nd Assistant Engineer license or higher (preferred)

Preferred Education and Experience (must meet at least one of the following)

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Port Engineer, having assisted in managing at least one shipyard dry-docking availability valued at a minimum of $3 million, demonstrating the ability to manage and negotiate complex projects (dry dock overhauls and repairs), or

• Minimum three (3) years of experience aboard Government or commercial ocean-going ships (not less than 4,000 HP) as Chief Engineer, First Assistant Engineer, or Second Assistant Engineer, demonstrating effective management of maintenance and repair, or

• Minimum five (5) years combining education and experience demonstrating the ability to manage and negotiate complex projects such as shipyard dry dock overhauls and other repairs on ocean-going ships, including one or more of the following:

• Engineering-related degree (e.g., Marine Engineer, Marine Architecture, Mechanical Engineering)

• Shipyard management experience

• Port Engineer experience on a Government or commercial contract

• Active-duty military experience performing duties substantially the same as a Port Engineer