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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Core Group Resources