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Assistant Port Engineer
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What they do
A Marine Engineer or Architect designs, constructs, tests, and maintains ships and other water-going vessels. May specialize in marine engineering and work on the mechanical systems that propel vehicles. May specialize in marine or naval architecture and focus on the basic structure and design of a ship. May specialize in a particular type of vessel, or a system or process involved in ship design.
$107,591 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Port Engineer (OOJ - 48181) 100000-120000 / US Dollars / Annual Salary NPAworldwide Recruitment Network update Last updated: Aug/31/2026
Job Description
Assist with maintenance and overhauls of US Government owned vessels under supervision of lead Port Engineer.
Assist with fleet special projects such as
TRANSALT
development.
Monitor and analyze all aspects of ship performance.
Support the Integrated Management System documentation, implementation, maintenance, and improvement.
Assist with marine engineering projects including overhauls, maintenance, and repairs.
Prepare contract work specifications and cost estimates for ship repair, overhaul, or construction.
Ensure regulatory compliance and vessel management.
Qualifications:
Minimum of one-year experience as a Port Engineer managing shipyard dry-docking availability valued at least three million dollars.
Minimum of three years shipboard engineering experience on Government or commercial ocean-going ships of not less than 4,000 HP as Chief Engineer, First Assistant, or Second Assistant Engineer.
Minimum of five years combination of education and experience including engineering degree and shipyard management or Port Engineer roles.
US citizen with active Secret Security Clearance or ability to obtain clearance.
Preferred:
USCG 2nd Assistant Engineers license or higher.
Why is This a
Great Opportunity :
Assist with maintenance and overhauls of US Government owned vessels under supervision of lead Port Engineer.
Assist with fleet special projects such as
TRANSALT
development.
Monitor and analyze all aspects of ship performance.
Support the Integrated Management System documentation, implementation, maintenance, and improvement.
Assist with marine engineering projects including overhauls, maintenance, and repairs.
Prepare contract work specifications and cost estimates for ship repair, overhaul, or construction.
Ensure regulatory compliance and vessel management.
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Pay Rate:
100000-120000
Currency Type:
US Dollars Visa sponsorship provided:
No
Location:
Houston, 77084, TX, Texas, USA
Remote Status:
No Remote
Pay Type:
Annual Salary
Salary:
100000-120000 / US Dollars
Occupational Categories:
Engineering/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Operations
Industry(ies):
Transportation
Benefits
- Dental Insurance