Port Engineer – Marine Assets

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Port Engineer can change yours.  

As a Port Engineer, your key responsibilities will be to manage day to day engine operations and maintenance to ensure vessel system reliability and efficiency. Prepare vessels for both USCG and ABS surveys. Develop critical spares for marine equipment and confirm asset details within our maintenance software. Critical for success is self-motivation, process, discipline and attention to detail.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to success
• You want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes:

• Valid license as DDE or military equivalent
• 3+ years working as a port engineer (preferred) and 5 years experience serving on a vessel during voyages
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of AutoCAD
• Experience working in diesel and diesel-electric powered engine rooms
• Knowledge of U.S Coast Guard, ABS, Labor and Industries, WISHA, OSHA, International Maritime Organizations, EPA, and Department of Ecology regulations as they relate to the operation and maintenance of vessels
• Ability to be available 24/7 for on-call coverage of vessel operations and maintenance
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Ability to travel 50% of the time

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability