Port Engineer

Job overview

The Port Engineer role is onsite in Muskegon, MI, with work across office, shipyard, dockside, and onboard vessel environments. Compensation is not specified. Mainstay Maritime operates a fleet of 23 vessels serving customers throughout the Great Lakes and emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. The engineer oversees assigned vessels’ maintenance, repairs, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle asset management. The role coordinates crews, contractors, shipyards, and vendors to maintain fleet readiness, reliability, and safe operations.

What you'll do

• Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs
• coordinate routine maintenance, emergency repairs, overhauls, and dry dock projects
• troubleshoot vessel equipment failures
• prepare repair scopes and evaluate proposals
• monitor contractor work, schedules, budgets, and quality
• coordinate inspections and maintain compliance records
• develop maintenance budgets and track costs
• manage vendors and procurement
• promote fleet safety
• maintain maintenance records and engineering reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

port engineer

muskegon mi

andrie shoreside

mainstay maritime

marine fleet

vessel maintenance

preventive maintenance

dry dock projects

regulatory compliance

shipyard coordination

great lakes travel may be required

emergency call-outs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting calls for 5–10 years of marine engineering, vessel maintenance, or shipyard experience. Travel throughout the Great Lakes region may be required; occasional evenings, weekends, or emergency call-outs are noted.

About the employer

Andrie Shoreside is hiring for this role. Industry: Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation. Sector: 48.