Port Engineer

Job Summary

Core Group Resources is hiring a Port Engineer for an established marine transportation and harbor services client in the Gulf Coast region. In this onsite role, you will oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of a fleet of tugboats and related marine assets.

Reporting to senior operations leadership, you will keep vessels running safely, efficiently, and in full regulatory compliance while working closely with crews, shipyards, and vendors. The ideal candidate is a hands-on marine engineering leader with a strong tugboat or workboat background and a sharp eye for budgets and downtime.

Responsibilities

• Direct maintenance and repair work across a fleet of tugboats and marine equipment
• Coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance with vessel crews, shipyards, and vendors
• Plan and manage drydock periods from budgeting and scheduling through execution and closeout
• Ensure vessels meet USCG, ABS, and company safety and environmental standards
• Track vessel performance and get ahead of mechanical and operational issues
• Manage maintenance budgets, approve invoices, and monitor repair costs
• Supervise and support shoreside engineering staff and vessel engineers
• Keep accurate inspection, maintenance, and regulatory compliance records
• Source parts, materials, and third-party services
• Partner with operations to minimize downtime and keep the fleet working

Requirements

• Prior experience as a Port Engineer, Assistant Port Engineer, Chief Engineer, or in a similar marine engineering role
• Strong background in tugboat, workboat, or small vessel operations
• Working knowledge of USCG regulations, ABS standards, and marine compliance requirements
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience
• Proven leadership, coordination, and budget management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and make sound decisions under pressure
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel locally to vessels, shipyards, and port facilities
• Flexibility to support vessel operations after hours as needed
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Experience managing shipyard projects and marine vendor relationships