Port Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Description

As a privately held, U.S.

-owned and operated company, Crowley provides services to 36 nations and island territories. Our purpose is to bravely advance what's possible to elevate people and planet, with our core values of Integrity, Sustainability and Drive guiding everything we do.

By expanding and innovating our services, we have expanded our footprint in services within the Logistics, Land Transportation, Shipping, Wind and Fuel industries. Crowley and its affiliated companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in annual revenue through our people's focus on excellence and a culture that values everyone's voices and collaboration.

To continue laying the groundwork and challenge what's possible for our business, we seek to partner with individuals ready to elevate their careers with us.

Hybrid
- Minimum of 3 days in office

This opportunity offers the chance to make a difference by partnering with the US Government and contributing to our nation's growth and defense. This role will be allow the Engineer to work with one of Crowley’s most unique vessels.

The DEL MONTE is a retired break-bulk vessel, converted to a training platform, and extensively modified post-conversion. The vessel has no operating propulsion and is semi-permanently berthed at a Navy Base in Norfolk, Virginia. Multiple deployments are conducted yearly.

The DEL MONTE Port Engineer is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the operation, maintenance, repair, modification, and safety of the vessel, and equipment. This proactive, hands-on position requires an on-site presence, overlapping engineering and deck operations skills and knowledge, and a strong sense of self-directed responsibility.

• Serve as Technical Representative between CGS, the vessel operator (USN), and the owner (MARAD).
• Generate specifications for repairs and modifications, conduct ship checks, and solicit Bids from contractors.
• Assemble complete bid packages and submit to Procurement for Purchase Order approval and issuance.
• Manage all contracted work through completion.
• Procure equipment and materials as directed by the operator, solicit Bids from suppliers, assemble complete bid packages and submit to Procurement for PO approval and issuance.
• Manage procurements through delivery.
• Consult with vessel operator regards repairs, modifications, upgrades, and preparations for vessel deployment.
• Operate vessel’s equipment including cranes, winches, systems, and SSDGs.
• Develop shipyard repair specifications and assemble 5-year shipyard work packages.
• Assist with Bid process, award recommendation, and supervise SY work.
• The last shipyard availability was completed in 2024.
• Provide direct technical oversight during repairs, overhauls, and capital projects.
• Supervise underway and mooring operations.
• The P/E works with operator’s crew.
• Write specifications for tow support, source bids, and supervise tow contracts.
• Coordinate with classification societies, regulatory bodies, and the ship management company. Ensure regulatory inspections are scheduled timely.
• Track work performed and materials delivered, make cost adjustments and update financial information to allow for invoice processing of invoices.
• Manage budgeted funding and plan future expenditures.

• A combination of education and experience gained while in the performance of duties that clearly demonstrate effective management of maintenance and repair of ocean-going ships.
• Bachelor’s degree in marine engineering or a related field preferred;
• USCG license and/or Maritime graduate preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and Passport required. TWIC is not required.
• Must be able to obtain a DOD Common Access Card.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

• A recommended minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Port Engineer having managed and negotiated at least 2 shipyard availabilities for ships not less than 4,500 dead weight tons (DWT), and with a contract award value greater than $1,.
• Experience gained while…