Fourth Engineer Jobs
Fourth engineer jobs are open across maritime shipping, offshore drilling, and power generation, at levels from entry-level to senior watch officer, with specializations in propulsion systems, electrical plant operations, and auxiliary machinery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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The long term substitute position is expected to start January 2027 and end beginning of May 2027. Actual final salary will be determined based on actual days worked.
The position description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Make short and long-range plans for each subject area of instruction
- Provide for individual differences in the learning needs of students
- Provide a classroom climate that is based on mutual respect, rapport, fairness and consistency
- Monitor student performance and be adaptable to current curriculum needs
- Give students prompt and meaningful feedback on their performance
- Inform parents of student progress in terms of grade-level expectations
- Interact positively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
- Direct student teachers, educational assistants, student tutors and parent volunteers when such personnel are utilized
- Handle student discipline and attendance problems and assist with the enforcement of all school rules
- Work collaboratively with co-workers , as part of a professional learning community
- Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about students
- Perform job-related, non-teaching duties
- Participate in staff development activities
- Participate in school improvement and parent involvement activities
- Perform other such duties as assigned by the building administrator
Qualifications:
- Washington State Teacher Certification with appropriate endorsement.
- Preference may be given to those with successful teaching experience at the elementary school level.
- Knowledge of subject matter in classroom instruction.
- Candidates should be able to teach the full curriculum.
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fourth engineer jobs.
- Valid USCG Third or Fourth Engineer Officer license for the applicable vessel tonnage
- STCW Basic Safety Training certification including survival craft and firefighting
- Hands-on experience with diesel propulsion systems, boilers, or gas turbine plants
- Ability to stand independent engineering watches and maintain an engine room log
- Proficiency in preventive maintenance scheduling and work order documentation
- Experience with auxiliary systems including pumps, heat exchangers, and purifiers
Tips for Your Fourth Engineer Job Search
Tailor your license and watchkeeping experience
List your Coast Guard license class, your STCW endorsements, and the vessel types you've stood watch on. Hiring managers compare these details directly against the minimum safe manning document requirements for the specific vessel.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fourth engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by vessel type and trade route
Filter for the vessel class you're licensed on, whether tanker, container ship, or OSV. Companies hiring for Jones Act coastwise trades often have different drug testing and documentation requirements than deepwater offshore operators, so read each posting carefully before applying.
Document your sea service hours accurately
Many fourth engineer postings require verified sea time for license upgrades or union dispatch eligibility. Pull your discharge book or Coast Guard sea service letter before applying so you can confirm your hours match the posting's stated minimums on day one.
Prepare for practical and oral technical interviews
Expect interviewers to walk you through a casualty scenario, like loss of lube oil pressure or a main engine trip at sea. Walk through your actions in order: immediate safety steps, casualty report, isolation, and repair. Generic answers about teamwork won't satisfy a chief engineer.
Negotiate rotational schedule before accepting an offer
Rotation length, travel allowance to the vessel, and paid time off between hitches vary widely across operators. Confirm these terms in writing before you sign, because renegotiating mid-contract on a ship is far harder than it is in a shore-side role.
Fourth Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fourth engineers?
The companies hiring the most fourth engineers right now include Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Lynchburg City Schools, and Starbucks, with the largest share of openings in North Carolina, Virginia, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Offshore operators and Jones Act carriers tend to post the highest volumes, particularly during crew rotation cycles.
How many fourth engineer jobs are remote?
About 40% of fourth engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, vessel-based nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any shore-side or hybrid arrangements are marine technical superintendent positions and fleet maintenance coordinator roles that grow out of sea-going engineering careers.
How do you become a fourth engineer?
Start by completing an approved maritime engineering program at a state maritime academy or a Coast Guard-approved training course. Accumulate the required sea service hours in an unlicensed engine department rating, then apply to the Coast Guard for your Third or Fourth Engineer Officer license. Passing the written and practical exams qualifies you to stand an independent engineering watch.
How do you get hired as a fourth engineer with little experience?
Focus on roles specifically posted as entry-level or license-upgrade positions, which some operators use to bring new officers aboard under a senior engineer's supervision. Highlight any unlicensed engine department time, academy training vessel hours, and STCW endorsements prominently. Union hiring halls, particularly in the marine engineers' unions, also dispatch entry-level licensed officers to vessels when openings arise.
What does the fourth engineer interview process look like?
Most fourth engineer interviews begin with a review of your license, sea service record, and STCW certificates. Expect technical questions about engine room watchkeeping duties, casualty response procedures, and your familiarity with the specific vessel type. Some operators conduct a practical assessment or oral board with a chief engineer before making an offer, particularly for deepwater offshore or Jones Act positions.
Where can I find and apply to fourth engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to fourth engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license class and vessel experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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