Port Engineer

Position Overview

T-Solutions, a woman-owned and veteran-owned business based in Chesapeake, Virginia, is your preferred partner for global services and innovative solutions. We are seeking an experienced Port Engineer who will ensure the operational readiness of our ships by validating shipboard conditions, leading maintenance teams, and acting as the primary representative for TYCOM and the Commanding Officer on all off-ship maintenance and modernization efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an online database for all jobs.
• Validate work requests, assign preliminary estimates, and plan prioritized work packages within budget and time constraints for TYCOM approval.
• Review work specifications, coordinate schedules with repair activities, oversee repairs, and provide input on maintenance funding decisions.
• Meet daily with the ships’ crew, department heads, and commanding officers.
• Review the Consolidated Ship’s Maintenance Plan and recommend adjustments when necessary.
• Provide risk assessment and prioritization using the approved TYCOM format for all on- and off-ship maintenance requirements.
• Attend weekly status meetings, ship maintenance events, and assessment gatherings to support maintenance planning.
• Develop agendas, present details on the Planning Board for Maintenance, and deconflict operational and scheduling issues.
• Conduct weekly reviews and ship checks, including personal observations and discussions of assessments and planned requirements.
• Prepare an annual prioritized list for off-ship maintenance requirements and develop business case analyses in the prescribed TYCOM format.
• Develop recommendations for authorized work packages and provide funding shift recommendations for efficient execution.
• Adhere to contractual requirements for government clients and perform all duties in accordance with company policies.
• Travel responsibilities include 5-15% travel to Fleet Concentration Support areas, sea trials, inspections, ship checks, deployments, and port-to-port transfers.

Required Qualifications

• Must have one of the following career backgrounds:
  • USCG Merchant Marine Third Assistant Engineer (unlimited) or higher with a minimum of two years sea time, OR
  • USN/USCG Officer, Limited Duty Officer (LDO), Chief Warrant Officer (CWO), or equivalent with minimum two sea tours, OR
  • At least five years of recent project management experience in commercial maritime, USN, USCG, MSC, or NOAA ship maintenance and repair.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or an equivalent marine engineering degree.
• Relevant and recent experience in commercial maritime, U.S. Navy, USCG, MSC, or NOAA ship maintenance and repair.
• Eligibility for or possession of an Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly desired.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation, and a valid passport or the ability to obtain one.
• Must have the capability to communicate with supervisors remotely using personal devices for work-related purposes.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to traverse stairs, ladders and ladder wells; spend several days at sea; sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel; and lift boxes up to 20 lbs.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Minimum salary of $119,000 per year and a maximum of $136,000 per year, excluding applicable benefits, bonuses, or performance spot awards.
• Join a team committed to excellence with opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Be part of an inclusive work environment as a Veteran-Friendly and Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and specialized training to support your role.