Port Engineer

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 1:00 AM

About Marquette:
Headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky and founded in 1978, Marquette is a leading provider of inland marine transportation services. Our Company operates over 130 towboats on the Mississippi River System, Gulf-Intracoastal Waterway, and near-shore coastwise market. In addition, the Company controls over 1,000 dry cargo barges. The Company has additional offices in St Rose, LA, Lockport, LA and La Porte, TX. With over 1,800 vessel and shore-based employees, Marquette is the largest provider of independent towing services within the inland waterways. We are the only fully integrated fleet in the industry that can do what we do.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Provide shore side engineering support to fleet (mechanical, electrical, HVAC, general repairs, and technical support).
• Supervise, coach, and train shore-side mechanics and vessel engineers.
• Specify machinery and equipment for replacement and new construction.
• Develop maintenance and repair projections.
• Formulate dry-docking plan in coordination with the Port Captains and Project Managers.
• Visit vessels in operation for repair and preventive maintenance planning.
• Assist in advanced troubleshooting of machinery and equipment as required.
• Communicate and coordinate all work and plans with other departments.
• Travel as needed to vessels and shipyards in performance of duties, including out-of-town stays.
• Observe and follow and enforce all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal safety equipment and proper use of equipment and tools.
• Conduct performance evaluations on vessel engineers within VMT.
• Manage maintenance budgets within VMT.
• Direct engagement in the Engineer Trainee Program.

Qualifications:

• Good working knowledge of marine mechanical and electrical systems.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Excellent driving record and ability to travel up to 50%.
• Must be willing to stand weekend/evening duty.
• Knowledge of USCG and Sub Chapter M rules and regulations preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License and TWIC card.

Marquette offers competitive pay, health, dental & vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, bonus plan, company paid life insurance, short- & long-term disability, flexible spending account, critical illness, accident insurance, and other incentives!

Marquette is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. By clicking the link below, you authorize Marquette Transportation Company, LLC to contact you by any method at the number provided.

Job Details

Pay Type

Salary

Travel Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

50