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Delaware River and Bay Authority · 3 days ago

Assistant Port Engineer

New Castle, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

The Delaware River and Bay Authority is seeking an Assistant Port Engineer to lead the Cape May–Lewes Ferry Marine Engineers and Maintenance team. This role involves supporting the Port Engineer in maintenance planning, overseeing personnel, and ensuring compliance with regulations while promoting safety and efficiency.

GovernmentMarine TransportationTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of preventive and predictive maintenance plans

Oversee assigned personnel, ensuring productivity, quality, and performance feedback

Use the computerized maintenance system to monitor trends, track work orders, and manage records

Support year-round vessel operations, vessel outage schedules and participate in financial forecasting/budgeting for major projects

Support warehouse procurement processes including parts and critical spare levels

Lead on-site shipyard work, ensuring specifications, schedules, and quality standards are met

Serve as liaison with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Coast Guard

Participate in safety, environmental, and emergency response planning

Qualification

USCG Chief Engineer licenseMarine maintenance experienceMajor diesel engine systemsBachelor’s degreeSupervisory backgroundTWICValid driver’s licenseValid Merchant Mariner Credential

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus supervisory background in marine maintenance or transportation operations

USCG Chief Engineer license (or ability to obtain within six months)

TWIC

valid driver's license

experience with major diesel engine systems (Fairbanks Morse, EMD, Caterpillar, Detroit Diesel)

Valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flex care accounts

Employee assistance programs

Retirement

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Vacation

And much more

Company

Delaware River and Bay Authority

The Delaware River & Bay Authority (DRBA), created by Compact in 1962, provides vital transportation links between the two states of Delaware and New Jersey.

Founded in 1962

New Castle, Delaware, USA

201-500 employees

https://DRBA.net

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