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Ship Superintendent

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Receive and interpret vessel specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts, technical ... related ship repair experience and training. Experience as a marine port engineer required ...

Receive and interpret vessel specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts, technical ... related ship repair experience and training. Experience as a marine port engineer required ...

Repair Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$50 - $75/hr

This Repair Engineer evaluates damage to composite and bonded structures, develops robust repair ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI. Pay and Benefits ...

Project Manager

Boston, MA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Senior Project Manager Boston Ship Repair, LLC Position Summary The Senior Project Manager is ... Lead contract review, interpretation, administration, and execution. * Negotiate contract ...

Senior Repair Engineer

Stafford, TX · On-site

$91K - $124K/yr

... contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment. The Repair Engineer assists shop with production and technical support. The ...

Senior Repair Engineer

Stafford, TX · On-site

$91K - $124K/yr

... contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment. The Repair Engineer assists shop with production and technical support. The ...

Senior Repair Engineer

Stafford, TX · On-site

$103K - $155K/yr

... contracts, field service, engineered upgrades, inventory management, and overhauls for pumps and other rotating equipment. The Repair Engineer assists shop with production and technical support. The ...

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How much do contract ship repair engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract ship repair engineer in the United States is $128,141.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Ship Repair Engineer vs Marine Maintenance Technician?

AspectContract Ship Repair EngineerMarine Maintenance Technician
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in marine systemsTechnical diploma or certification in marine maintenance
Work EnvironmentShipyards, repair docks, offshore vesselsShip engines, onboard vessels, maintenance facilities
Employer & IndustryShipbuilding companies, maritime repair firmsShipping companies, maritime service providers

The Contract Ship Repair Engineer typically holds an engineering degree and works on complex repairs in shipyards or offshore environments. In contrast, Marine Maintenance Technicians focus on routine maintenance and repairs onboard ships or at maintenance facilities. Both roles are essential in the maritime industry but differ in scope, credentials, and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Contract Ship Repair Engineer job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 62% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,141 per year, or $61.6 per hour.

$33.90 - $35.70/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Everett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwests Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.

We are now seeking an Experienced Shipfitter Journeyman, who will work primarily in fabrication, assembly, subassembly, and final erection of all structural components on marine vessels including hulls, superstructures, masts, pilot house, and engine rooms.

What You will Do

  • Fabricate, form, and fit metal structures to build structural elements of marine vessels during all phases of construction and rebuilds.
  • Perform job functions in a variety of environments including fabrication shop, modular jigs, or on finished assembly.
  • Layout, cut, form, prepare, and perform final assembly
  • Use a variety of power and hand tools including grinder, level, and tape measure.
  • Lay out and build jigs for building modules and superstructures.
  • Work from standard and metric engineering drawings.
  • Tack and perform minor welding with MiG and Arc Welding processes.
  • Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheers, band saws, rollers, and possibly press breaks.
  • Use Oxygen/Propane cutting torches and plasma cutters.
  • Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
  • Always embrace ESR safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
  • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervisors.
  • Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
  • Other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting start-up work environment.
  • Ability to pass company pre-employment screens in background check, drug test, and physical skills test.

What You Bring to Our Team

  • 3+ years Shipbuilding or metal working experience in a marine environment (experience as a Shipfitter preferred.)
  • Basic Welding Skills (MiG, Tig and Stick welding)
  • High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
  • Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
  • Knowledge of Standard Ship fitting tools and forming equipment including torches, saws, cutting torch, bandsaw, rollers, presses and shears.
  • Ability to read, interpret and work from drawings and blueprints
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of metal fabrications, preferably in a marine environment
  • Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
  • Experience working around heavy machinery
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
  • Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

What Additional Things Would Distinguish You

  • Skills and experience in aluminum and steel fabrication
  • Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair)
  • Certification or skills and experience in driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklift or manlifts
  • Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
  • Previous experience and/or basic skills in Pipe and Carpentry
  • Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles

Benefits

  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Group Life Insurance with Optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
  • Paid time off
  • 9 paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Equal Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.

Everett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.