Commissioning Engineer – Propulsion, Electrical, & Mechanical Systems

Responsibilities

• Support all marine engineering operations across vessels while in production and initial testing prior to delivery
• Troubleshoot diesel engines, water jets, and auxiliary systems
• Provide direct guidance and technical oversight to Chief Engineers and vessel crews
• Oversee commissioning, testing, and acceptance of vessel systems at shipyard
• Ensure all necessary maintenance is completed on vessel machinery
• Work a rotating on-call schedule to support vessels while underway and respond to operational issues
• Manage and oversee inventory and ordering of spare parts
• Lead the creation and standardization of planned maintenance schedules
• Aid in the shipboard execution of system commissioning and operational support
• Develop engineering processes and procedures for vessels prior to and post launch
• Cookordination with shipyard, vendors, and internal teams during construction and refit periods
• Ensure compliance with USCG, STCW, and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex engineering issues across vessels

Requirements

• Senior-level marine engineering experience (Chief Engineer or equivalent strongly preferred; license not required)
• Experience with Caterpillar, Cummins, Wärtsilä, Mitsubishi or similar
• Waterjet propulsion experience
• Independent troubleshooting ability
• OEM certification or ability to obtain
• Experience with newbuild commissioning, vessel operations and maintenance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Pass background check and USCG/DOT drug testing prior to onboarding
• Security clearance and eligibility required

Qualifications

• Familiar with jet-drive propulsion systems
• Experience with autonomous or unmanned systems
• Prior experience working with the DoD or other government agencies

Physical Demands

• Frequently and repetitively, lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Exposed to marine environments, including sun, wind, rain, cold, and saltwater spray, often for extended periods
• Ability to perform physically demanding work i.e. stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist and crawl for extended periods of time including up to 12 hours/day
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, platforms, or other high structures
• Stand and walk for up to 10 hours a day, including over varied and uneven terrain
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding or other high structures
• Able to work in a hot and humid environment and follow safe practices to stay hydrated
• Hearing ability sufficient to detect alarms, verbal instructions, and workplace hazards in a high-noise environment
• Must be able to work in a shipyard environment, including indoor fabrication shops, onboard vessels under construction, and outdoor areas exposed to changing weather conditions
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to: safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hat and adhere to prescribed safety rules and guidelines