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Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
Onsite
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Top-Level Engineer Mariner Subject Matter Expert – Public Trust based in the United States.
This role offers an opportunity to apply your senior-level marine engineering expertise to support maritime safety, credentialing accuracy, and the reliability of the U.S. Marine Transportation System. You will contribute to the evaluation of more than 140,000 applications annually, helping ensure that qualified merchant mariners meet the necessary professional and regulatory standards. Working within established procedures, you will assess engineering credentials, review maritime training programs, and provide technical recommendations that support consistent, high-quality decisions. Your expertise will help maintain the standards essential to the safe operation of commercial vessels and the continued flow of national and international commerce. The position combines specialized maritime knowledge with technical assessment, regulatory compliance, and detailed documentation in a mission-driven environment. Based in Martinsburg, West Virginia, this opportunity is ideal for an experienced marine engineering professional seeking to make a meaningful contribution to maritime operations and national security.
Marine Engineering Credential Evaluation: Apply advanced marine engineering expertise to evaluate merchant mariner credentials, professional qualifications, and supporting documentation. Determine whether engineering-related applications comply with applicable credentialing requirements and established evaluation procedures.
Merchant Mariner Credential Processing: Support the screening, review, evaluation, and processing of Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) applications. Examine relevant technical records, identify discrepancies, document findings, and provide recommendations that promote accurate and timely application processing.
Maritime Training Course Assessment: Review engineering training course submissions covering marine propulsion systems and engineering operations. Assess course content against applicable regulatory requirements, identify areas requiring clarification or correction, and prepare clear, technically accurate course approval correspondence.
Technical Analysis and Recommendations: Conduct detailed reviews of engineering qualifications and maritime training materials, applying sound professional judgment to determine compliance with relevant standards. Document evaluation outcomes, explain discrepancies, and recommend appropriate next steps within the scope of assigned authority.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance: Support safety and suitability evaluation workflows in accordance with established National Maritime Center (NMC) procedures and applicable requirements. Help maintain consistent technical standards that contribute to safe vessel operations and a qualified maritime workforce.
Documentation and Quality Assurance: Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized evaluation records. Ensure findings and recommendations are clearly documented, meet established quality standards, and support consistent decision-making and efficient turnaround times.
Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with National Maritime Center personnel and relevant stakeholders to clarify application details, address technical questions, and support efficient processing workflows. Contribute marine engineering subject matter expertise to help resolve complex credentialing and training-related issues.
Mandatory Marine Engineering Credentials: Must currently hold or have previously held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as Chief Engineer on vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion; or hold or have previously held a U.S. Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner Credential endorsed as First Assistant Engineer on vessels of any horsepower (Unlimited Horsepower) for Motor (Diesel), Steam, or Gas Turbine propulsion, with at least five years of experience sailing under that credential.
Professional Maritime Expertise: Demonstrated experience and technical knowledge in marine engineering, vessel propulsion systems, and merchant mariner professional qualifications. The ability to interpret engineering documentation, evaluate technical competencies, and assess compliance with applicable credentialing standards is essential.
Regulatory and Technical Assessment Skills: Ability to review credential applications and maritime training submissions against established regulatory requirements. Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgment are necessary to identify discrepancies, assess technical information, and formulate clear, defensible recommendations.
Documentation and Communication: Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare accurate evaluation reports, document technical findings, and draft clear correspondence regarding credentialing and course approval decisions. Attention to detail and the ability to maintain complete records are essential.
Preferred Propulsion Experience: Experience working across multiple propulsion modes, including diesel, steam, and gas turbine systems, is highly desirable but not mandatory.
Preferred Training Development Experience: Previous experience writing, designing, developing, or evaluating maritime engineering training courses is advantageous but not required.
Professional Judgment and Organization: Ability to work independently within established procedures, manage multiple application reviews, maintain consistent quality standards, and meet processing deadlines. A methodical, reliable, and detail-oriented approach is important for success.
Location and Trust Requirements: The role is associated with Martinsburg, West Virginia, and requires a Public Trust designation. Candidates should be prepared to satisfy the applicable suitability and background screening requirements.
STCW Certification: A current Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) certificate is not required.
Mission-Driven Work: Apply your maritime engineering expertise to support credentialing quality, maritime safety, and the reliability of the U.S. Marine Transportation System.
Professional Impact: Help ensure that merchant mariners meet the professional standards required to support safe and effective maritime operations.
Specialized Technical Role: Use your experience in marine engineering and vessel propulsion to contribute to technical evaluations and regulatory compliance.
Professional Collaboration: Work alongside personnel involved in maritime credentialing, training course assessment, and technical review processes.
Employment Environment: Contribute to a structured, quality-focused environment supporting public-sector maritime operations and national security.
Compensation and Benefits: Salary range, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, work schedule, and other employment benefits were not specified in the original job description and should be confirmed with the hiring company.
Work Arrangement: The position is associated with Martinsburg, West Virginia. Although the original listing appears under a remote category, the precise remote or onsite requirements should be confirmed with the hiring company.