Engineer (Greater Seattle Area)

Company Description Island Tug & Barge Co. is an independent marine transportation company based in Puget Sound, founded in 1979 and family-operated ever since. The company has grown from a single vessel into a working fleet that moves industrial cargo such as aggregate, cement, deck cargo, and fuel to locations across Puget Sound, the Inside Passage to Ketchikan, and ports including Seattle, Tacoma, DuPont, and Shelton. Island Tug & Barge is committed to reliable service and safe operations, focusing on the people who crew its vessels and the customers who depend on them. The company values experience in Puget Sound and Alaska waters and actively hires USCG-credentialed Masters, Mates, Engineers, and Deckhands. Team members join a close-knit operation with opportunities to contribute directly to regional marine logistics.

Role Description The Engineer is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the mechanical and technical performance of assigned vessels, with a focus on safety, reliability, and compliance. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining engines, propulsion systems, generators, pumps, and auxiliary equipment, and coordinating scheduled inspections, repairs, and preventative maintenance. The Engineer collaborates closely with captains and deck crews to troubleshoot mechanical issues, support safe voyage operations, and document maintenance activities according to company and regulatory standards. The role involves communicating with shore-based management and vendors, ensuring timely access to parts and services, and contributing to continuous improvement of fleet maintenance practices. This position allows for remote coordination of planning, documentation, and communication, with the expectation of occasional on-site or vessel visits as operational needs require.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong marine engineering and mechanical skills, including experience with diesel engines, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment on commercial vessels.
• Candidates should possess safety, regulatory, and compliance knowledge, including familiarity with USCG requirements, vessel inspection standards, and environmental regulations.
• Candidates should possess troubleshooting, diagnostics, and maintenance planning skills, with the ability to prioritize repairs and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Candidates should possess clear communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with captains, deck crews, shore-based management, and external service providers.
• Candidates should possess organizational and documentation skills, including the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and reports in digital systems.
• USCG engineering credentials or equivalent maritime certifications are highly beneficial, along with prior experience on tugs, barges, or similar workboats in Puget Sound or Alaska.
• Relevant technical education, apprenticeship, or vocational training in marine engineering, mechanics, or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote capacity, demonstrate sound judgment under pressure, and commit to