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Chloeta

Fisheries/Hydrologist Technician

Asheville, NC · On-site

$15.50 - $19/hr

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This role is anticipated to last 6 months, with the possibility of extension pending contract ... Coordinate with engineers and specialists on road, drainage, and aquatic passage projects

Fisher Industries

Heavy Civil Project Engineer

Alpine, TX · On-site

$64K - $85K/yr

Fisher Industries is a vertically integrated family of businesses that provides heavy civil ... Manage job controls to ensure compliance with contract, budget, schedule, forecasting and job ...

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How much do contract fishing engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract fishing engineer in the United States is $131,349.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,500.00 and $147,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Fishing Engineer vs Contract Marine Engineer?

AspectContract Fishing EngineerContract Marine Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, maritime certifications, fishing industry licensesEngineering degree, maritime certifications, vessel operation licenses
Work EnvironmentFishing vessels, offshore platforms, fishery sitesShips, offshore oil rigs, marine vessels
Industry UsageFisheries, aquaculture, seafood industryShipping, offshore oil & gas, maritime transport

Contract Fishing Engineers focus on designing, maintaining, and optimizing fishing equipment and vessels within the fishing industry. In contrast, Contract Marine Engineers work on a broader range of marine vessels and offshore platforms across various maritime sectors. Both roles require maritime engineering credentials but serve different industry needs and environments.

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Infographic showing various Contract Fishing Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $131,349 per year, or $63.1 per hour.

Licensed Marine Engineer - Fishing Vessel

United States Seafoods LLC

Dutch Harbor, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

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Description:

United States Seafoods is a Commercial Fishing Company with factory trawlers out of Alaska. We are looking for entry level and experienced crew members to work on board our vessels. We are looking for full-time, long-term employees who are willing to work a rotating schedule throughout the year.

United States Seafoods is currently recruiting for a qualified Licensed Marine Engineer to work on one of our trawlers. A qualified Engineer should have Minimum of 3 years of marine engineering experience working onboard fishing vessels, and hold a USCG Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel or greater.


United States Seafoods fishes from January to November. Total crew size is 50 -70 crewmembers. Key crew work on a rotational schedule with roughly 60 days on/60 days off.


A Licensed Engineer will –

  • Communicate daily with the Master, Office, and Counterpart
  • Carryout all orders, requests and duties as assigned
  • Perform maintenance and upkeep of all vessel equipment, including main propulsion, electrical generations, refrigeration plant, and hydraulics
  • Operate, monitor, and evaluate engine performance, delivering clear, concise and timely reports of any equipment failure or damage and propose how to remedy such failure or damage
  • Report all unsafe or un-seaworthy conditions to the Master
  • Assist in maintenance and repair of all fishing and factory equipment, including refrigeration when needed to ensure the factory is running and maintained
  • Directly Supervise and develop engine room personnel and support the factory technician, ensuring factory crew has the infrastructure for quality production
  • Plan and coordinate use of manpower, material and equipment to ensure efficient maintenance of shipboard equipment, including overseeing inventory and organization of parts and storage
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working onboard fishing vessels
  • USCG Chief Engineer of Uninspected Fishing Vessel or greater or DDE
  • Must be available for the full contract period (Approx. up to 90 days)
  • Adhere to the positions rotation schedule to ensure proper coverage


*Compensation is Competitive and based on experience



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