9TS811 - Fleet Project Engineer

Fleet Projects Engineer

The Fleet Projects Engineer, reporting to the Director of Ship Management, is responsible for planning, managing, and executing technical projects across the designated fleet. This position provides engineering expertise and project management support for vessel modifications, capital improvements, regulatory initiatives, reliability programs, equipment upgrades, and fleet modernization efforts.

Working closely with Port Engineers, vessel crews, shipyards, vendors, classification societies, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders, the Fleet Projects Engineer serves as a technical resource and project leader focused on improving vessel reliability, safety, environmental performance, operational efficiency, and long-term asset value.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead fleet-wide capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, schedules, and bid packages in collaboration with Port Engineers, vessel personnel, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and coordinate contractors, shipyards, consultants, OEMs, vessel crews, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests, business justifications, and project performance reports.

Engineering & Technical Support

• Provide technical support and guidance to Port Engineers, vessel personnel, and shore-side teams on complex equipment and system issues.
• Conduct root-cause investigations and develop corrective action recommendations.
• Review engineering drawings, vendor proposals, technical manuals, and repair specifications.
• Develop lifecycle replacement strategies for major vessel equipment and systems.

Fleet Improvement & Modernization

• Support drydock planning, vessel modifications, equipment upgrades, and major repair projects while coordinating activities among vessel crews, Port Engineers, and external service providers.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities for reliability, safety, sustainability, and efficiency improvements.
• Support regulatory compliance initiatives involving the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), classification societies, and other regulatory authorities.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with vessel crews, Port Engineers, shipyards, vendors, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication, alignment of project objectives, and successful project outcomes.
• Support special assignments, emerging business needs, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Ship Management.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience in marine engineering, vessel technical management, ship repair, or related maritime operations.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible marine engineering, ship repair, vessel technical management, or project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, vessel modifications, maintenance programs, or capital improvements.

Preferred

• Experience supporting electric propulsion systems.
• Experience with marine power generation and distribution systems.
• Experience with vessel automation and control systems.
• Chief Engineer License or equivalent maritime engineering experience.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of marine engineering systems and vessel operations.
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to develop technical specifications and scopes of work.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Knowledge of shipyard repair processes, maintenance practices, and lifecycle asset management.
• Understanding of classification society rules and maritime regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CMMS platforms.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

Preferred

• Chief Engineer License.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Applicable technical certifications related to marine engineering, reliability, automation, electrical systems, vessel technology integration, or project management.

Physical Demands

Most of the essential duties require physical presence onboard vessels, in shipyards, and at contractor facilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and access machinery spaces.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Occasionally lift and/or move equipment, tools, and materials required to conduct vessel inspections and project oversight activities.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works in office, vessel, and shipyard environments and may be exposed to:

• Moving mechanical equipment.
• Elevated work areas.
• Machinery spaces.
• Outdoor weather conditions.
• Electrical equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud when working onboard vessels, in shipyards, and in active maintenance or repair environments.

Position Summary

The Fleet Projects Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the long-term reliability, safety, efficiency, and modernization of the fleet by providing engineering expertise, leading capital projects, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across vessel operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TOTE Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Affirmative Action and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin disability, or status as a protected veteran. TOTE Resources is a drug-free employer and a participant of the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.