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The First Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in ...

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The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising personnel and the maintenance, operation, and ... Project Management: Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair ...

The Chief Engineer is responsible for supervising personnel and the maintenance, operation, and ... Project Management: Assist the Project Manager in planning and executing maintenance and repair ...

Assistant Port Engineer Reports to: The Assistant Port Engineer is responsible and accountable to the Port Engineer. Supervises: None Description of Duties: The Assistant Port Engineer is a skilled ...

Association for Facilities Engineers (AFE) - Certified Plant Engineer (CPE) United States Coast Guard Third Assistant Engineer License (Steam, Motor, or Gas Turbine vessels, any horsepower) U.S.

Description The Assistant Mechanical Engineer will work under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer to assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Engineer vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectAssistant EngineerMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsDiploma or Bachelor's in Engineering, often with some on-the-job trainingBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, professional licensure may be preferred
Work EnvironmentSupport roles in engineering projects, site supervision, or technical assistanceDesign, analysis, and development of mechanical systems, often in offices or labs
Employer & Industry UsageConstruction, manufacturing, civil, and mechanical industriesDesign firms, manufacturing companies, R&D departments

Assistant Engineers typically perform supportive technical tasks and assist senior engineers, often with a diploma or bachelor's degree. Mechanical Engineers are responsible for designing and analyzing mechanical systems, requiring a bachelor's degree and sometimes licensure. While both roles work within similar industries, Mechanical Engineers focus more on design and development, whereas Assistant Engineers support project execution and technical assistance.

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Assitant Engineer jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Assitant Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Assitant Engineer job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution.

First Assistant Engineer

Norfolk, VA โ€ข On-site

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Water Transportationย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

$270K/yr

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Job description

Average Annual Salary: $270,288 + $56,367 BONUS
View the current recruitment bonus memo.

This is the average annual salary not the base pay featured in the job opportunity announcement. All calculations include CIVMAR total take-home pay (including overtime, penalty, etc.).

DUTIES

A recruitment incentive is authorized for eligible selectees and requires a service agreement. Please visit: https://sealiftcommand.com/recruitment-bonus for details. Incentive is paid as a lump sum at the beginning of employment with the Command. Mixed Work Schedule, VEOA candidates and Annuitants selected for employment are not eligible for recruitment incentives.

The First Assistant Engineer is a civil service mariner (CIVMAR) employed by the Navy to serve the Military Sealift Command (MSC) onboard naval auxiliaries and hybrid-manned warships worldwide, in peace and war. MSC exists to support the joint warfighter across the full spectrum of military operations. MSC provides on-time logistics, strategic sealift, as well as specialized missions anywhere in the world, contested or uncontested environments. Responsible for the proper operation, maintenance, and preservation of all engine department machinery and equipment. Responsible for the economical use of consumable supplies, stores, and spare parts; the cleanliness and proper condition of all spaces under the jurisdiction of the engine department; and the conduct and efficient performance of engine department personnel. Must be competent and skilled in the use of condition monitoring equipment, including basic interpretation and analysis of the raw test results. Must have a thorough understanding, be well versed, and be a proponent in the proper use of MSC's approved preventive maintenance and machine history program (SAMM) and special programs (e.g. lube oil analysis, implementation and administration of MSC lockout/tag out program, water treatment, electrical safety, heat stress, sewage handling, refrigerant handling, and gas free engineering). Incumbent is required to be proficient in the performance of shipboard engineering, fire, and collision drills. Carries out instructions safely and efficiently, and takes the initiative to perform emergency duties without specific orders or instructions. Masters and Department heads may add to these duties to clarify specific shipboard tasks.

Everything in this Position Description is considered to be an essential function of this position. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven months of expiration date.

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.

United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marinerโ€™s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

Position Specific Requirements: USCG license endorsed as: First Assistant Engineer or above โ€“ Steam, Gas Turbine, or Motor vessels of Unlimited Horsepower. Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) with the following endorsements: - III-1, III-2, III-3, III-4 and III-5. - Assistant Engineer (or higher). - Proficiency in survival Craft & Rescue Boats Other than FRB (PSC). Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) โ€“ Any Rating. (Any indicates mariner holds all Unlicensed Engine Department Ratings). Federal EPA Universal refrigerant handling certificate/card reflecting document number.

Above credentials and endorsements must be valid for at least seven months.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements: Must be a United States citizen of at least 18 years of age and possess and maintain:

  1. U.S. Passport with a minimum of seven months of expiration date.
  2. Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) Common Access Card (CAC) with a minimum of ten (10) months remaining of expiration.
  3. United States Coast Guard (USCG) Merchant Marinerโ€™s Credential (MMC), with a minimum of ten months remaining of expiration date.

Position Specific Requirements:

  1. USCG license endorsed as: First Assistant Engineer or above โ€“ Steam, Gas Turbine, or Motor vessels of Unlimited Horsepower. Standards of Training and Certification of Watchkeeping (STCW) with the following endorsements: - III-1, III-2, III-3, III-4 and III-5. - Assistant Engineer (or higher). - Proficiency in survival Craft & Rescue Boats Other than FRB (PSC). Qualified Member of the Engine Department (QMED) โ€“ Any Rating. (Any indicates mariner holds all Unlicensed Engine Department Ratings). Federal EPA Universal refrigerant handling certificate/card reflecting document number.

    Above credentials and endorsements must be valid for at least seven months.

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