Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Port Engineer can change yours.  

As a Port Engineer, your key responsibilities will be to manage day to day engine operations and maintenance to ensure vessel system reliability and efficiency. Prepare vessels for both USCG and ABS surveys. Develop critical spares for marine equipment and confirm asset details within our maintenance software. Critical for success is self-motivation, process, discipline and attention to detail.

Why Michels?

We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 ContractorsOur steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to qualityWe are family owned and operatedWe invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each yearWe reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunitiesWe believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titlesWe offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan.  Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan. 

Why you?

You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlinesYou relish new challenges and evolving technologyYou enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammatesYou like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciatedYou believe that individual commitment to a group effort is key to successYou want your work to make a difference in people’s lives

What it takes:

Valid license as DDE or military equivalent3+ years working as a port engineer (preferred) and 5 years experience serving on a vessel during voyagesExperience with Microsoft Word, Excel and knowledge of AutoCADExperience working in diesel and diesel-electric powered engine roomsKnowledge of U.S Coast Guard, ABS, Labor and Industries, WISHA, OSHA, International Maritime Organizations, EPA, and Department of Ecology regulations as they relate to the operation and maintenance of vesselsAbility to be available 24/7 for on-call coverage of vessel operations and maintenanceA valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving recordAbility to travel 50% of the time

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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