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Marine Engineer jobs are open across commercial shipping, offshore oil and gas, naval defense, and shipbuilding, from entry-level to senior and chief engineer, with specializations in propulsion systems, vessel design, and marine systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Your Opportunity
Do you want to help guide the future of ports in the United States and how our industry responds to the challenges of climate change, increasing cargo volumes, and adoption of net-zero systems and technologies? An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Manager to become part of our dynamic transportation business group in the Northeast, within our award-winning ports and marine terminals sector. Stantec’s transportation business group has a strong local presence and participates in many of the largest and most iconic transportation projects. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the PMT team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients, including marine terminal operators, port authorities, NAVFAC, and offshore wind developers.
You will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our consulting services team by working with autonomy on projects of high complexity and leading teams or projects through all phases of development. Your technical abilities with ports/marine experience as well as interpersonal skills will be put to good use in supporting the leadership of a positive team environment, collaborative work with multiple disciplines, and reinforcing a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, condition inspections, rehabilitation planning/design, quality assurance, project management, mentorship, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management.
A technical background in marine structures engineering is preferred. Alternative technical backgrounds in port planning and operations, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and electrical engineering are also desired.
Your Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Lead successful delivery of high-quality projects within budget and on schedule
- Effectively collaborate with others and lead design teams
- Identify project schedule and cost variances. Develop and implement corrective action plans in a timely manner.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills
- Preparing and presenting information to clients, the public, and other stakeholders.
- Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for range of project sizes.
Technical Project Delivery:
- Support technical delivery on variety of port project types
- Identify innovative design solutions responding to client, site, and project constraints
- Perform quality reviews and provide technical guidance and oversight
- Complete assigned tasks at high quality levels while meeting schedule expectations and collaborating across diverse technical teams
- Develop engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Author project reports and contribute to proposal technical approaches
People, Process, and Business Leadership:
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Support quality management and safety plans
- Provide training, mentorship, and direction less experienced engineers
- Actively participate and lead organization of technical development and industry networking opportunities both internal and external
- Assist with client account management, business development, and marketing activities.
- Have team-oriented attitude, fostering positive team environment and collaborative work across multiple disciplines and geographies
Qualifications - External
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Working knowledge of relevant port and waterfront design guidelines.
- Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with project team, owners and clients.
- Ability to produce technical reports and memorandums as well as contribute to proposals
- Able to independently manage multiple tasks and small projects
- Strong project management skills including oversight of project teams' budget and schedule performance.
- Ability to lead individuals and teams on project assignments.
- Proficient with STAAD software for structural finite element modeling or equivalent software packages.
- Experience with CAD/BIM software including AutoCAD and Revit
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for site visits and inspections
Valued additional capabilities:
- Strong grasp of seismic, mooring, and berthing design of marine structures.
- Marine structures inspection and rehabilitation expertise
- Experience working for port authorities and private marine terminal companies
- Able to produce details in CAD/BIM and coordinate with senior CAD operators for drawing set development
- Involvement in technical standards committees for COPRI, PIANC, and local jurisdictions
- Post-graduate degree in civil/structural engineering or related field, Certificate in Port Engineering
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 10 years of experience including minimum 2 years in a project management role.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range:
- Locations in NYC & Various CA, CT, NJ Areas-$139,000.00 - $208,500.00 Annually
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/11/2026 02:11:49
Req ID: 1008833
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
Your Opportunity
Do you want to help guide the future of ports in the United States and how our industry responds to the challenges of climate change, increasing cargo volumes, and adoption of net-zero systems and technologies? An exciting opportunity exists for a Project Manager to become part of our dynamic transportation business group in the Northeast, within our award-winning ports and marine terminals sector. Stantec’s transportation business group has a strong local presence and participates in many of the largest and most iconic transportation projects. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the PMT team of planners, engineers and technologists on multiple projects for a range of public and private sector clients, including marine terminal operators, port authorities, NAVFAC, and offshore wind developers.
You will have the opportunity to make impactful contributions to our consulting services team by working with autonomy on projects of high complexity and leading teams or projects through all phases of development. Your technical abilities with ports/marine experience as well as interpersonal skills will be put to good use in supporting the leadership of a positive team environment, collaborative work with multiple disciplines, and reinforcing a culture of safety. Through your broad consulting background, you will perform a variety of tasks which may include design & design management, condition inspections, rehabilitation planning/design, quality assurance, project management, mentorship, client account management, resource planning, proposal writing, and quality management.
A technical background in marine structures engineering is preferred. Alternative technical backgrounds in port planning and operations, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and electrical engineering are also desired.
Your Key Responsibilities
Project Management:
- Lead successful delivery of high-quality projects within budget and on schedule
- Effectively collaborate with others and lead design teams
- Identify project schedule and cost variances. Develop and implement corrective action plans in a timely manner.
- Have strong oral and written communication skills
- Preparing and presenting information to clients, the public, and other stakeholders.
- Develop project scope, budget, and design approach for range of project sizes.
Technical Project Delivery:
- Support technical delivery on variety of port project types
- Identify innovative design solutions responding to client, site, and project constraints
- Perform quality reviews and provide technical guidance and oversight
- Complete assigned tasks at high quality levels while meeting schedule expectations and collaborating across diverse technical teams
- Develop engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates
- Author project reports and contribute to proposal technical approaches
People, Process, and Business Leadership:
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Support quality management and safety plans
- Provide training, mentorship, and direction less experienced engineers
- Actively participate and lead organization of technical development and industry networking opportunities both internal and external
- Assist with client account management, business development, and marketing activities.
- Have team-oriented attitude, fostering positive team environment and collaborative work across multiple disciplines and geographies
Qualifications - External
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Working knowledge of relevant port and waterfront design guidelines.
- Experience in preparation of construction drawings and specifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interaction with project team, owners and clients.
- Ability to produce technical reports and memorandums as well as contribute to proposals
- Able to independently manage multiple tasks and small projects
- Strong project management skills including oversight of project teams' budget and schedule performance.
- Ability to lead individuals and teams on project assignments.
- Proficient with STAAD software for structural finite element modeling or equivalent software packages.
- Experience with CAD/BIM software including AutoCAD and Revit
- Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for site visits and inspections
Valued additional capabilities:
- Strong grasp of seismic, mooring, and berthing design of marine structures.
- Marine structures inspection and rehabilitation expertise
- Experience working for port authorities and private marine terminal companies
- Able to produce details in CAD/BIM and coordinate with senior CAD operators for drawing set development
- Involvement in technical standards committees for COPRI, PIANC, and local jurisdictions
- Post-graduate degree in civil/structural engineering or related field, Certificate in Port Engineering
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Civil/Structural Engineering & Licensed Professional Engineer.
Minimum of 10 years of experience including minimum 2 years in a project management role.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Pay Range:
- Locations in NYC & Various CA, CT, NJ Areas-$139,000.00 - $208,500.00 Annually
Primary Location: United States | NY | New York
Organization: BC-1923 Transpt-US Northeast Infrastructure
Employee Status: Regular
Management Level: Individual contributor
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/11/2026 02:11:49
Req ID: 1008833
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
- Manufacturing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in marine engineer jobs.
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with appropriate engineer officer endorsement
- Experience with diesel or gas turbine marine propulsion systems
- STCW certification including basic safety training endorsements
- Proficiency reading and working from engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Knowledge of MARPOL, SOLAS, and class society regulatory requirements
- Degree in marine engineering, naval architecture, or mechanical engineering preferred
Tips for Your Marine Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to vessel type
Hiring managers in commercial shipping, offshore, and naval sectors read very differently. Highlight the specific vessel classes you've worked on, whether tankers, OSVs, or naval vessels, so recruiters immediately see relevant hands-on experience rather than generic engineering credentials.
List your STCW and USCG credentials prominently
Marine engineer roles almost always require specific licenses and certifications. Put your USCG Merchant Mariner Credential, STCW endorsements, and any class society certifications near the top of your resume where they're spotted before a recruiter reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists marine engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your search by propulsion or systems specialty
Filter openings by keywords like diesel propulsion, dynamic positioning, HVAC, or ballast water treatment rather than searching broadly. Specialized job listings attract fewer applicants and match more directly to what you've actually worked on in the engine room.
Prepare technical scenarios for the interview
Expect competency-style questions about engine casualty management, watch-standing decisions, and regulatory compliance under MARPOL or SOLAS. Walk through a real situation you handled, what failed, what you diagnosed, and how you resolved it without additional support.
Negotiate rotational schedule before accepting
Marine engineering roles often run on hitch schedules, two weeks on, two weeks off, or longer rotations offshore. Clarify the rotation, relief coverage, and whether travel to the port of embarkation is compensated before you sign, so there are no surprises at crew change.
Marine Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most marine engineers?
Moffatt & Nichol, Stantec, and Textron Systems are hiring the most marine engineers right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Texas, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Shipbuilding yards and offshore operators tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many marine engineer jobs are remote?
About 57% of marine engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most vessel and shipyard work. Shore-based roles in marine systems design, regulatory compliance, and fleet technical management are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a marine engineer?
Start by earning a degree from a maritime academy or an accredited mechanical or marine engineering program. Complete sea time requirements to qualify for a USCG Merchant Mariner Credential with an engineer officer endorsement. Obtain your STCW certifications, build experience across propulsion and auxiliary systems on different vessel types, and progress through licensed officer ranks as your documented sea service grows.
How do you get hired as a marine engineer with little experience?
Entry-level candidates can break in through cadet programs at maritime academies, which combine coursework with structured sea service leading directly to a license. Shipyard and repair facility roles offer another path, since they value hands-on mechanical work even without offshore experience. Highlighting internship sea time, engine room watchstanding hours, and any class society or equipment manufacturer training courses makes a junior resume stand out against other applicants.
What does the marine engineer interview process look like?
Most marine engineer hiring processes include an initial screening call with HR or a crewing coordinator, followed by a technical interview with a fleet superintendent or chief engineer. Expect questions on casualty scenarios, regulatory knowledge under MARPOL and SOLAS, and your experience with specific machinery types. Some employers add a practical assessment or document review of your certificates and discharge book before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to marine engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to marine engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States in one place. Find the roles that fit your license level, vessel experience, and location preference, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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