Curtin Maritime

Marine transportation, construction, dredging, subsea installations

Dredge Engineer

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12

Full-timeRemote in USA

About the Job

Requirements

Dredge experience is required.
The role requires attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
The role requires the ability to remain focused and make safe, effective decisions in stressful and potentially dangerous situations.
The role requires a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with proactive handling of tasks.
The role requires the ability to mentor and support the development and success of others.
The role requires communication skills for speaking with office staff and instructing or training crew at multiple levels.
The role requires logistical and mechanical reasoning, including the ability to plan and execute voyages and understand vessel mechanics and movement.
The role requires agility to traverse uneven ground, walk gangways at varying heights, bend, stoop, squat, and climb steps and ladders repeatedly.
The role requires the ability to safely lift 40 pounds and move heavy, large, or awkward equipment.
The role requires physical dexterity and strength to handle lines, make up tows with wire rigging, operate deck machinery, and work on equipment with limited accessibility.
The role requires the ability to work below decks in darkness and in confined spaces.
The role requires the ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard the vessel.
The role requires the ability to swim.
Engineer I requires a TWIC Card, MMC OS/Wiper, CG Medical Certificate, and passport.
Engineer I requires experience as an assistant or sole engineer on tugs, basic knowledge of and troubleshooting ability with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, tow winch operation, and engine-room cleaning and maintenance.
Engineer I requires basic proficiency operating the Vessel Management System, understanding and complying with the Curtin Standard, and thorough recordkeeping and reporting to the Port Engineer.
Engineer II requires all Engineer I licenses and requirements, plus MMC QMED/Oiler and STCW Basic Training.
Engineer II requires proficiency in all Deckhand I–III duties, sign-off as engineer on multiple fleet vessels, the ability with some guidance to learn basic engineering systems on a new boat, and developing understanding and troubleshooting and repair abilities across vessel systems.
Engineer II requires proficient operation of the Vessel Management System and a beginning understanding of Subchapter M, ABS, and USCG requirements.
Engineer III requires all Engineer I and II licenses and requirements, plus DDE 1000.
Engineer III requires engineering experience on all fleet vessels, including ocean tugs; the ability to engineer a boat without prior knowledge or instruction; thorough understanding and troubleshooting and repair ability across vessel systems; and critical-path, proactive planning to maintain vessel readiness and maximize operating efficiency.
Engineer III requires full utilization of the Vessel Management System, thorough understanding of Subchapter M, ABS, and USCG requirements, experience participating in external and internal audits, and a proven performance record in the system and ability to train others in its use.
Engineer IV requires all Engineer I–III licenses and requirements, plus DDE 4000.
Engineer IV requires high-level engineering, troubleshooting, and repair skills across fleet equipment, including tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, and vehicles; heavy repair experience such as engine overhauls and power-pack replacement; and system-installation experience in new and retrofit applications, including repowers and hydraulic and other plumbing systems.
Engineer IV requires experience commissioning new vessels, creating critical-spares lists and standard operating procedures, and basic welding skills.
Engineer IV requires experience completing internal and external audits and helping build audit criteria, plus a proven Vessel Management System performance record and ability to train others in its use and function.
Engineer V requires all Engineer I–IV licenses and requirements, plus DDE of any horsepower and a 500-ton credential.

Responsibilities

Engineers work directly with the Port Engineer and Vessel Captain and maintain the Curtin Standard onboard.
The position requires long hours, weekend work, and offshore travel, with schedules and hours varying by project.
Engineer I takes ownership of assigned vessels, maintains inventories and work plans, creates requisitions proactively, and leaves the vessel cleaner than it was found.
Engineer I manages deckhands on projects and during downtime when applicable, and partners with the Port Engineer and Captain to plan work while underway.
Engineer II manages teams on vessel projects and holds team members accountable for completing tasks and assignments.
Engineer II assists the Captain in ensuring crew members have work to do and leads by example.
Engineer III manages fellow crew, vendors, and shipyards; maintains an onboard training environment for Engineers I and II and Deckhands; and provides constructive feedback about crew, equipment, and jobs.
Engineer IV manages dry-dockings and repairs, acts as project manager, and interacts with and manages vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, and the shoreside team.
Engineer IV participates in creating standard operating procedures and other training content.
Engineer V manages dry-dockings and repairs, acts as project manager, and interacts with and manages vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, and the shoreside team.
Engineer V participates in creating standard operating procedures and other training content.

Desired Qualifications

Clamshell dredge experience is preferred.
Engineer I preferred credentials include MMC QMED/Oiler, Able Seaman Endorsement, and STCW Basic Training.
Engineer III preferred credential: STCW RFPEW.
Engineer IV preferred credentials: STCW RFPEW and AS-Engine.
Engineer V preferred credentials: STCW RFPEW, AS-Engine, and STCW OICEW.

***Dredge Experience Required***

Clamshell Dredge Experience Preferred

DREDGE ENGINEERS – MULTIPLE OPENINGS

Live anywhere in the US. Curtin Maritime provides fully paid, company-coordinated travel to and from the vessel.

Efficiency. Innovation. Integrity. These are our 3 Pillars. At Curtin Maritime, these core values are the framework for safe performance and operational excellence; proof of these pillars is evident in our people and our fleet. For 25 years, Curtin Maritime has been an industry leader in quality maritime solutions. We are a dynamic Marine Construction and Marine Transportation company experiencing rapid growth. Our team provides customers with a complete suite of maritime solutions, allowing us the incredible opportunity to work on unique projects in some of the most amazing places on earth.

THIS ROLE:

Engineers will work directly with the Port Engineer, and Vessel Captain, applying our three core values of Innovation, Integrity, and Efficiency and maintaining the Curtin Standard onboard.

Schedule: This is a full-time position. Days and hours are project specific and will require significant time/travel away from home. This position frequently requires long hours, weekend work, and offshore travel.

WHO YOU ARE:

Mental Aptitudes

Attention to detail / excellent organizational skills
Ability to handle stressful situations with focus, including safe and effective decision-making under potentially dangerous conditions.
Continuously demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility and ownership by being proactive in all situations/tasks
Understanding the importance of being a mentor, the ability to invest in the development and success of others
Superior communication skills, ability to speak to your audience whether it be the office or instructing/training multi-levels of crew, etc.
Strong logistical and mechanical reasoning skills, ability to not only plan and execute voyage, but also have a complete understanding of the vessel (mechanical and movement)

Physical Aptitudes

Agility to traverse uneven ground and walk, gangways at various heights
Agility to bend, stoop, or squat frequently and climb high steps/ladders several times a day
Ability to lift 40 pounds safely; moving equipment that is heavy, large, or awkward
Physical dexterity and strength to catch and handle lines; makeup tows with wire rigging; operate deck machinery; work on equipment that is poorly accessible
Ability to work below decks in an area that may experience periods of darkness; work in confined spaces
Ability to think clearly during stressful situations or during an emergency
Ability to perform emergency duties and use emergency equipment onboard the vessel
Demonstrate good personal hygiene, always maintain cleanliness
Must be able to swim

Engineer I - $500 - $600/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

TWIC Card
MMC – OS/Wiper
CG Med Cert
Passport

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

MMC QMED/Oiler
Able Seaman Endorsement
STCW Basic Training

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Assistant or sole Engineer on tugs
Basic knowledge and troubleshooting abilities on electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Tow winch operation
Cleaning and maintaining an engine room to the Curtin Standard

COMPLIANCE:

Basic proficiency in operation of Vessel Management System (VMS)
Understanding and compliance with the Curtin Standard
Thorough recordkeeping and reporting to Port Engineer

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Take ownership of assigned vessels. Maintain inventories, work plans, and be proactive in creating requisitions and leaving the vessel cleaner than you found it.
Manage Deckhands (when applicable) on projects and during downtime.
Partner with the Port Engineer and Captain to plan work while underway.

Engineer II - $600 - $700/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

All those listed in Engineer I
MMC – QMED/Oiler
STCW Basic Training

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Skilled in all Deckhand I – III position duties
Engineer “signed off” on multiple vessels in the fleet.
“Figuring it out.” With some guidance, Engineer II’s should be able to get on a new boat and figure out the basic engineering systems on board.
Growing understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems

COMPLIANCE:

Proficient utilization and operation of VMS
Beginning understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Manage teams on vessel projects and hold all accountable for completing tasks and assignments.
Assist Captain in making sure “everyone always has something to do!”
Lead by example, don’t just say how it should be done. Do it!

Engineer III - $700 - $800/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

All those listed in Engineer I & II
DDE 1000

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

STCW - RFPEW

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Engineer on all vessels in the fleet, including ocean tugs.
“Figuring it out.” Engineer II’s should be able to get on any boat, without prior knowledge or instruction and figuring out how to engineer it.
Thorough understanding and troubleshooting/repair abilities in all vessel systems
Critical path and proactive planning to maximize efficiency in operations of the engineering of the vessel including maintaining a constant state of readiness.

COMPLIANCE:

Full utilization and operation of VMS
Thorough understanding of Sub-M, ABS, and USCG requirements
Experience participating in external and internal audits.
Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Strong management skills as it relates to fellow crew, vendors, and shipyards.
Maintain a constant training ground onboard the vessel for Engineers I & II and Deckhands.
Provide critical and constructive feedback to other crew and on equipment, jobs, etc.

Engineer IV - $800-900/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

All those listed in Engineer I - III
DDE 4000

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

STCW – RFPEW, AS-Engine

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. “Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!”
Basic welding skills

COMPLIANCE:

Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function.

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Experience managing dry-dockings and repairs.
Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
Participate in the creation of SOP’s and other training content.

Engineer V - $900 - $1000/day

LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

All those listed in Engineer I - IV
DDE Any HP – 500 Ton

PREFERRED LICENSES & REQUIREMENTS:

STCW – RFPEW, AS-Engine
STCW - OICEW

VESSEL PROFICIENCIES:

Skilled at a high level in engineering, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment in the fleet including: tugs, cranes, winches, electrical systems, pumps, auxiliary equipment, gasoline engines, vehicles, etc.
Heavy repair experience including engine overhauls, power pack replacement, etc.
Experience in system installation on new and retrofit applications including repowers, hydraulic, and other plumbing systems.
Commissioning new vessels to the fleet, including creating critical spares lists and standard operating procedures. “Take a dark dead boat with nothing on it and get it ready to work!”
Basic welding skills

COMPLIANCE:

Well versed in completing external and internal audits, as well as participating in building audit criteria to improve the Curtin Standard
Proven track record of performance in the VMS as well as training others in its use and function

LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT:

Experience managing drydockings and repairs.
Ability to act as your own project manager. Interacting with and managing vendors, regulatory bodies, shipyards, Curtin Shoreside Team, etc.
Participate in the creation of SOP’s and other training content.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive Compensation
Generous benefits package including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term Disability
- AD&D/Life Insurance
- 401k (with company match)
- Additional option to elect incremental Life Insurance for employee and dependents, and choice to elect Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account.

Curtin Maritime is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About the Company

Curtin Maritime

Marine transportation, construction, dredging, subsea installations

Curtin Maritime provides marine solutions, including marine transportation, dredging, construction, and subsea installations, serving government, commercial, and private clients in the United States and around the world. It works by offering end-to-end project support: from design through execution, with flexible delivery models that include time charters and turnkey lump-sum solutions. Revenue comes from contracts for marine transport, project cargo, heavy lift work, and other specialized maritime services. The company differentiates itself through its ability to tailor services to each project phase, its dual delivery options (time charter and turnkey), and its emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, and environmental stewardship. Its goal is to complete projects efficiently and safely, meeting client needs on time and within budget through customized, responsible maritime solutions.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Long Beach, CA
Founded: 1997

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