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How much do assistant barge engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for assistant barge engineer in Decatur, GA is $86,654.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,800.00 and $102,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an assistant barge engineer do?

An Assistant Barge Engineer supports the Barge Engineer in managing the stability, ballasting, and marine operations of an offshore drilling rig or barge. They assist in monitoring and maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with the crew to maintain operational efficiency. Their role includes supervising ballast control systems, overseeing deck operations, and responding to emergencies as needed. Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills are essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant barge engineer?

To thrive as an Assistant Barge Engineer, you need a solid background in marine engineering, mechanical systems, and safety protocols—often supported by a maritime engineering degree or relevant certifications. Experience with maintenance tools, hydraulic systems, diesel engines, and familiarity with safety management systems (SMS) is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail help distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining the barge's operational integrity, minimizing downtime, and ensuring the safety of all crew members.

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Traffic Project Engineer

Barge Design Solutions

Atlanta, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

What We're Looking For:
This position will report to the Georgia Department of Transportation at the District 5 office in Jesup, GA through direct, on-site work. Supports engineering projects, document development and design, and performs other related tasks. Works on multiple small projects with few complex features as a technical lead or portions of larger conventional projects.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in project scope and budget development, as well as, assisting in project design.
  • Supports PM providing technical leadership on conventional projects.
  • Designs experiments, interprets, and develops conclusions on complex data.
  • Writes and reviews engineer specifications, documents, drawings, etc. to produce various deliverables.
  • Designs a component, or process on a complex projects or designs complete a project, systems, or components on conventional projects.
  • Responsible for completing a subset of project documents.
  • Participate in client meetings, as appropriate.
  • Conducts on-site visits to monitor progress of project.
  • Performs other duties as requested.

Education & Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree from accredited program. Minimum of 6 or more years of engineering experience.
  • Registered PE.
  • Applies practical knowledge acquired through progressive experience to resolve issues.
  • Strong working knowledge of Auto Cad, Micro station, and other essential equipment for field and office work.
  • Keeps informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization.

Why join us?
Barge Design Solutions,Inc.,is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinarypractice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong andserves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)'s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record's Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified GreatPlace To Work®.
Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company's core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:
  • Collaborate - Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  • Authentic - Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  • Responsible - We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
  • Excellence - We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
  • Service - We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Agency Submissions
No unsolicited agency submissions. BargeDesign Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters orstaffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge DesignSolutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with asigned agreement are authorized to submit candidates.

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